Expected response code 250 but got code "530", with message "530 5.7.1 Authentication required

Question

your mail.php on config you declare host as smtp.mailgun.org and port is 587 while on env is different. you need to change your mail.php to

'host' => env('MAIL_HOST', 'mailtrap.io'),

'port' => env('MAIL_PORT', 2525),

if you desire to use mailtrap.Then run

php artisan config:cache

I believe this has been answered in some sections already, just test with gmail for your "MAIL_HOST" instead and don't forget to clear cache. Setup like below: Firstly, you need to setup 2 step verification here google security. An App Password link will appear and you can get your App Password to insert into below "MAIL_PASSWORD". More info on getting App Password here

MAIL_DRIVER=smtp
[email protected]
MAIL_FROM_NAME=DomainName
MAIL_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
MAIL_PORT=587
[email protected]
MAIL_PASSWORD=YOUR_GMAIL_CREATED_APP_PASSWORD
MAIL_ENCRYPTION=tls

Clear cache with:

php artisan config:cache

I see you have all the settings right. You just need to end the local web server and start it again with

php artisan serve

Everytime you change your .env file, you need tor restart the server for the new options to take effect.

Or clear and cache your configuration with

php artisan config:cache