diff --git a/apps/templates/blog-helm.yaml b/apps/templates/blog-helm.yaml
index d5c1a06..0bdc4c1 100644
--- a/apps/templates/blog-helm.yaml
+++ b/apps/templates/blog-helm.yaml
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ spec:
         smtpPort: 587
         smtpUser: postmaster@mail.hensen.io
         smtpPassword: "ignored-but-has-to-exist-else-password-isnt-passed"
-        smtpProtocol: tls
+        smtpProtocol: ssl
         smtpService: mailgun
         allowEmptyPassword: false
         resourcesPreset: "micro"