# Synaps Media > Managed Hosting for Ghost with automatic updates, CDN, backups, newsletter emails & GDPR‑compliant. Try for free. Public Ghost content for AI and LLM tooling. This file includes a bounded export of public pages first, then recent public posts. Append `.md` to any post or page URL to get the content in Markdown (for example, `/example-post.md`). ## Pages ### Terms of service URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/terms-of-service/ Last updated: 2026-04-03T09:05:43.000Z Effective Date: 01.01.2024 Last Update: 03.04.2026 Welcome to Synaps Media! By accessing or using our Ghost hosting services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not use our Services. ## 1\. Service Description Synaps Media provides Ghost hosting services offering unlimited storage and unlimited bandwidth to our users. Our service is designed to support the content published within the websites hosted by Synaps Media. For customers based in the European Union or who process personal data of EU residents, the use of our Services is also subject to our [Data Processing Agreement](https://www.synapsmedia.com/dpa/) ("DPA"), which forms part of these Terms. The use of our services is subject to the following conditions: ### 1.1 Unlimited Storage and Bandwidth - **Unlimited Storage**: We provide unlimited storage capacity for content published on websites hosted by Synaps Media. This includes text, images, and other forms of media that are directly related to the content of the site. - **Unlimited Bandwidth**: Our service includes unlimited bandwidth for the normal operation and access to websites hosted on our platform. **Clarification**: The unlimited storage and bandwidth are intended for the normal operation of a website, including content hosting and access by visitors. It does not cover external storage, file-sharing unrelated to the website's content, or any non-standard usage patterns that could impair the performance of our platform or other users' experiences. ## 2\. Acceptable Use Policy By using Synaps Media, you agree not to upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable. ### 2.1 Prohibited Content You may not use Synaps Media's services to host or distribute any content that: - Violates any local, state, national, or international law or regulation. - Promotes illegal activities or facilitates the creation, promotion, or dissemination of illegal materials. - Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others. - Contains malware, viruses, or any harmful computer code designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware. ### 2.2 Anti-Spam and Email Usage Policy Synaps Media strictly prohibits the use of its services for sending spam or unsolicited bulk communications. For the purposes of these Terms, **“spam”** includes, but is not limited to: - Sending emails to recipients who have not explicitly opted in. - Importing, purchasing, renting, or otherwise using third-party or unverified email lists. - Sending bulk emails without a lawful basis, valid consent, or in violation of applicable email marketing laws (including GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CAN-SPAM, or similar regulations). - Any activity that may harm the reputation, deliverability, or infrastructure of Synaps Media or its email service providers. **User Responsibilities** - You are solely responsible for ensuring that all email recipients have provided valid, verifiable, and lawful consent. - You must be able to demonstrate opt-in consent upon request. - You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to email communications and data protection. **Monitoring and Enforcement** - Synaps Media reserves the right to monitor email-related activities to detect abuse, spam, or suspicious behavior. - We may temporarily suspend or permanently disable email sending, websites, or accounts without prior notice if we reasonably suspect spam or abusive behavior. - In cases of confirmed abuse, Synaps Media may immediately terminate the account without refund. **Liability** - Synaps Media bears no responsibility for penalties, blacklisting, deliverability issues, or legal consequences arising from your email practices. - Any damage caused to Synaps Media’s infrastructure, IP reputation, or third-party services due to spam activity may result in additional corrective actions, including account termination. By using Synaps Media’s services, you acknowledge that **email functionality is a privilege, not a right**, and may be restricted or revoked to protect the platform and other users. ## 3\. Copyrighted Content ### 3.1 User Responsibility Users are solely responsible for ensuring that any content published, stored, or shared through Synaps Media's services does not infringe upon the copyright, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights of any third party. Users must have the necessary rights, licenses, permissions, and consents to use and to authorize Synaps Media to use all intellectual property in any content uploaded or posted on the service. ### 3.2 Copyright Infringement Claims Synaps Media respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor the content hosted on our platform to determine compliance with these Terms and any other operating rules established by us. Upon receiving a proper copyright infringement claim, Synaps Media will take appropriate actions in compliance with applicable intellectual property laws, which may include removing the infringing content from our platform and/or terminating the accounts of repeat infringers in accordance with the law. ### 3.3 Disclaimer of Liability Synaps Media expressly disclaims any legal liability for any copyright infringement conducted by users of its service. The responsibility for ensuring the non-infringing status of content published, shared, or stored on the Synaps Media platform rests entirely with the user. ## 4\. Termination Synaps Media reserves the right to terminate your access to all or any part of the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately, for any violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. ## 5\. Refund Policy Synaps Media offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card or payment information required. During the trial period, you can try all fundamental features of the service without obligation. Your trial will not automatically convert into a paid subscription. To continue using the service after the trial ends, you must explicitly upgrade to a paid plan. Once a paid plan is activated, all payments are **non-refundable**, including partial usage or unused time. If you believe you were charged in error or have technical issues preventing access to the service, please contact us at [support@synapsmedia.com](mailto:support@synapsmedia.com), and we’ll do our best to help. ## 6\. Changes to Terms Synaps Media reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of such changes by posting the updated Terms to our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. ## 7\. Data Processing Where Synaps Media processes personal data on behalf of the Customer in the course of providing the Services, such processing is governed by the Data Processing Agreement available at , which is incorporated into and forms part of these Terms. By accepting these Terms, EU-based customers also accept the DPA. ## 8\. Governing Law These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The Netherlands, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. ## 9\. Contact Us If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [support@synapsmedia.com](mailto:support@synapsmedia.com). By using Synaps Media, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. --- ## Change History - 2026-04-03 – Added Data Processing Agreement reference. - 2026-01-06 – Added Anti-Spam and Email Usage Policy. ### Privacy Policy URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/privacy-policy/ Last updated: 2026-04-03T09:07:15.000Z Effective Date: 01.01.2024 Last Updated: 03.04.2026 Synaps Media is a trade name of Triofan (KVK: 92607667), Vonderveld 50, 5583GX Waalre, The Netherlands. Triofan is the data controller for personal data collected through this website and the Services. At Synaps Media, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to protect your personal information. This policy applies to all services offered by Synaps Media, including our Ghost hosting services. ## 1\. Information We Collect ### 1.1 User-Generated Content We store all content that users enter via the Ghost admin panel, including but not limited to posts, media contents, comments, and settings. This information is stored to provide the hosting services and to ensure the proper functioning of your websites. ### 1.2 Visitor Statistics We collect anonymous visitor statistics for the websites we host. This includes information such as page views, referral sources, and basic browser details. This data is collected to provide website owners with insights into the performance and usage of their websites. IP addresses collected for visitor statistics are anonymized by removing the last octet before storage. ### 1.3 Account Information When you create an account with Synaps Media, we collect information such as your name, email address, and any other contact details you provide. This information is used to manage your account, provide customer support, and communicate with you about your service. ### 1.4 Payment Information We use Stripe to collect payments. For payment related data, you can check [Stripe's Privacy Policy](https://stripe.com/privacy?ref=synapsmedia.com). ### 1.5 Referral Program If a visitor comes to our website with a "ref" query parameter in the URL, that mostly means this visit comes from another customer's website as a part of our Referral Program. To make this system work, we save this referrer code to cookie for 90 days. If a visitor sign-ups with a referrer code in the cookie, this information saved to our database for linking the user and to the referrer. ## 2\. Use of Information The information we collect is used to: - Provide, operate, and maintain our services - Improve, personalize, and expand our services - Understand and analyze how you use our services - Develop new products, services, features, and functionality - Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the website, and for marketing and promotional purposes - Process your transactions - Find and prevent fraud ## 3\. Legal Basis for Processing We process your personal data on the following legal bases: - **Contract:** Processing necessary to provide the Services you have subscribed to. - **Legitimate interest:** Analytics and fraud prevention. - **Legal obligation:** Compliance with applicable laws. - **Consent:** Where you have explicitly provided consent, such as for marketing communications. ## 4\. Sharing of Information We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when its release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property or safety. ### Data processed on behalf of customers Where Synaps Media hosts a Ghost instance on behalf of a customer, personal data collected by that customer's website (such as member data or contact form submissions) is processed by Synaps Media as a data processor, not a controller. Such processing is governed by our [Data Processing Agreement](https://www.synapsmedia.com/dpa/). The customer is the data controller for that data and is responsible for their own privacy obligations toward their website visitors. ## 5\. Data Security We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. ## 6\. Your Rights Under the GDPR and other relevant laws, you have rights including access to your data, correction of any incorrect data, deletion of your data, and objection to certain uses of your data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided below. ## 7\. Data Retention We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to provide the services to you and for legitimate and essential business purposes, such as maintaining the performance of the services, making data-driven business decisions, complying with our legal obligations, and resolving disputes. ## 8\. Changes to This Privacy Policy We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it. ## 9\. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [support@synapsmedia.com](mailto:support@synapsmedia.com). --- ## Change History - **2026-04-03** — Added legal entity identification (Triofan, KVK: 92607667). Added legal basis for processing. Added Data Processing Agreement reference clarifying processor vs. controller roles. Added IP anonymization note. ### Contact Us URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/contact-us/ Last updated: 2025-11-27T23:27:42.000Z You can contact us by writing to [support@synapsmedia.com](mailto:support@synapsmedia.com). ### Pricing URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/pricing/ Last updated: 2026-05-22T21:07:07.000Z TBA ### Fair Usage Policy URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/fair-usage-policy/ Last updated: 2025-08-26T11:59:24.000Z At Synaps Media, our vision is making process of having a website as easy as creating a social media account. We believe this will create real solution to have independent and decentralized internet. But this requires providing a service with a simplified set of rules. As a non-technical content creator, "100 GB Bandwidth Limit" may not give any idea about the potential effects of that for them. And we think mentioning -even very big- limits, discourage people to create a website to publish their content. When we mention "unlimited" in our plan features, we mean no-limit for a regular usage that matches with the purpose of this service: "publishing your content in your website hosted on Synaps Media". This includes: - Creating posts and pages as much as you want in your Ghost website hosted on Synaps Media. - Putting any number of images in your posts or pages, in your website hosted on Synaps Media. - Putting audio, video or other types of files to your posts and pages, as much as it's needed as part of your content. But there are some use-cases that doesn't match of the purpose of service given by Synaps Media. Some examples would be: - Using your hosting plan as a cloud storage, alternative to iCloud or Google Drive. - Uploading files to website hosted on Synaps Media and providing them outside of the website hosted on us. Like uploading videos here and embedding them on other websites. So for keeping our services affordable for every one, we have **soft limits** for every type of resources we mention as "unlimited". Those soft limits are the limits those are very surprising to see in a regular website. When we see a web site is about to hit a soft limit on a resource, we'll check your website and try to understand what is happening. We may reach you to discuss about the situation as well. If it's just because of you made it and your website featured in CNN News, we'll celebrate together. 😊 Otherwise we'll kindly ask you to upgrade your plan to a plan that will specially organized for you or, we may suspend your website if there is no other way. In short, nothing to worry about "Fair Usage Policy" for you. If you doubt about your use-case and have question marks, please feel free to write us by emailing `help@synapsmedia.com`. ### About Us URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/about-us/ Last updated: 2025-12-08T18:41:41.000Z **Synaps Media** is a fully managed hosting service for [Ghost CMS](https://ghost.org/?ref=synapsmedia.com), designed to make publishing your website or newsletter as easy as posting on social media, with full control and ownership of your content. We’re not a faceless platform or a venture-backed startup aiming for a big exit. We’re a human-centered, mission-driven project built by creators, for creators. Synaps Media is a sub-brand of Triofan, founded in 2024 by [Murat Çorlu](https://muratcorlu.com/?ref=synapsmedia.com) in the Netherlands. ## **Our Vision** We believe the internet needs more *independent voices*. But great content creators often face unnecessary technical or financial barriers. Our goal is to break those barriers by offering a fast, secure, and simple Ghost CMS experience, so you can focus on your content, not the infrastructure. Whether you’re running a blog, newsletter, magazine, or creative portfolio, Synaps Media gives you the tools to publish freely, scale easily, and keep ownership of your site. ## **Our Commitments** - **Human-first, always.** We support real people, not profit-maximizing pipelines. - **No “exit dreams.”** We’re building a sustainable service to last, not to sell. - **Backed by open-source.** We rely on open-source tools and plan to give back regularly through code, contributions, and funding. If you’re curious or have any questions, drop us a message at [support@synapsmedia.com](mailto:support@synapsmedia.com) or reach out via live chat. We’re happy to help. ### Synaps Media Health-Check Bot URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/healthcheck/ Last updated: 2026-07-03T14:25:04.000Z Synaps Media uses an automated bot to verify custom domain connections. You can allowlist it using any of the following, from least to most rigorous: **1\. User-Agent** (easiest, but spoofable on its own) ``` SynapsMedia-Healthcheck/1.0 (+https://www.synapsmedia.com/healthcheck) ``` **2\. Source IP** (recommended — this is a dedicated, fixed IP we control, not shared hosting) ``` 78.47.190.89 ``` Machine-readable list (for automation): ``` https://www.synapsmedia.com/assets/healthcheck-ips.txt ``` **3\. Forward-confirmed reverse DNS (FCrDNS)** — the strongest guarantee. `78.47.190.89` resolves in reverse to `proxy.synaps.media`, and `proxy.synaps.media` resolves forward back to `78.47.190.89`. If your bot protection supports FCrDNS verification, point it at this. **4\. Cryptographic signing (Web Bot Auth / RFC 9421)** Every active probe is signed per the [Web Bot Auth](https://developers.cloudflare.com/bots/reference/bot-verification/web-bot-auth/?ref=synapsmedia.com) profile of RFC 9421 HTTP Message Signatures. Our public key is published as a JWKS directory at: ``` https://www.synapsmedia.com/.well-known/http-message-signatures-directory ``` If your bot-management provider supports Web Bot Auth / RFC 9421 verification, you can validate our requests directly against this key — independent of IP or User-Agent. ## Cloudflare WAF rule (recommended) If you are using Cloudflare, create a Custom Security Rule that skips Bot Fight Mode / Super Bot Fight Mode / Managed Challenge for our IP: - Field: `IP Source Address` — Operator: `equals` — Value: `78.47.190.89` - Then: **Skip** → Bot Fight Mode, Super Bot Fight Mode, Managed Challenge ### Data Processing Agreement (DPA) URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/dpa/ Last updated: 2026-04-03T08:34:57.000Z **In Accordance with Article 28 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)** ## 1\. Subject Matter and Relationship This DPA forms part of the Terms of Service ("Agreement") and governs the processing of personal data by Synaps Media on behalf of the Customer. This DPA shall prevail over the Agreement regarding data protection matters. ## 2\. Roles and Instructions - The Customer acts as Controller and Synaps Media acts as Processor. - Synaps Media shall process personal data only on documented instructions from the Customer. The Agreement and the Customer’s use of the Services constitute the complete and ongoing instructions. - Synaps Media shall inform the Customer without undue delay if, in its opinion, an instruction infringes the GDPR or other applicable data protection provisions. ## 3\. Sub-processors - The Customer grants a general authorization for Synaps Media to engage sub-processors. The current list is maintained at: - Synaps Media may update this list from time to time. Continued use of the Services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the new sub-processors. ## 4\. Security and Confidentiality - Synaps Media shall implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk (Art. 32 GDPR). - Synaps Media ensures that all personnel authorized to process data are subject to confidentiality obligations. ## 5\. Assistance and Audits - Taking into account the nature of the processing, Synaps Media shall assist the Customer in fulfilling data subject rights requests. Self-service features within the Ghost CMS interface are the primary means for such assistance. - Synaps Media reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for assistance that requires significant manual effort. - Synaps Media shall provide necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance. Physical on-site audits are excluded. ## 6\. Personal Data Breach Synaps Media shall notify the Customer without undue delay after becoming aware of a personal data breach affecting data processed under this DPA. ## 7\. International Data Transfers Personal data is primarily stored within the EU/EEA. Certain processing activities (such as email routing or content delivery) may involve transfers outside the EU/EEA, subject to appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). ## 8\. Termination and Deletion Upon termination of the Services, Synaps Media shall delete personal data within **30 days**, unless retention is required by law. Encrypted backups may persist for up to 60 days before being deleted. --- ## Annex A – Processing Details | Field | Description | | ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Subject matter** | Managed Ghost CMS hosting services. | | **Duration** | For the duration of the Agreement and until deletion of data. | | **Nature and Purpose** | Hosting, storage, and technical operation of the Ghost CMS instance. | | **Type of Data** | Names, emails, IP addresses, and any other personal data processed within the Customer’s Ghost instance. | | **Responsibilities** | The Customer is responsible for ensuring the legal basis for all processed data, including special categories (Art. 9 GDPR). | | **Data Subjects** | Website visitors, subscribers, and the Customer's authorized users. | --- **Acceptance:** This DPA is incorporated into the Agreement. By subscribing to or using the Services, the Customer agrees to these terms. No separate signature is required. *Last updated: April 03, 2026* ℹ️ If you require a countersigned copy or have any questions for your own legal process, reach out to us at [support@synapsmedia.com](mailto:support@synapsmedia.com). ### DPA Sub-Processors URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/dpa-sub-processors/ Last updated: 2026-04-03T08:33:33.000Z *Last updated: April 03, 2026* Synaps Media (Triofan) uses a limited number of carefully selected third-party service providers ("sub-processors") to deliver its hosting services. Each sub-processor has been evaluated for GDPR compliance, and Synaps Media maintains a Data Processing Agreement with each one. This page is kept up to date. Customers will be notified of any changes in accordance with Section 3 of the [Data Processing Agreement](https://www.synapsmedia.com/dpa/). | Sub-processor | Location | Purpose | Safeguard | | ---------------------------- | -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Hetzner Online GmbH | Germany (EU) | Server infrastructure | [DPA in place](https://www.hetzner.com/AV/DPA%5Fen.pdf?ref=synapsmedia.com) | | BunnyWay d.o.o. (Bunny.net) | EU-based, global CDN | Content delivery; static content cached globally, personal data (logs) stored in EU only | [DPA in place](https://bunny.net/gdpr?ref=synapsmedia.com) | | Mailgun Technologies (Sinch) | Germany (EU) | Email delivery | [DPA in place](https://sinch.com/legal/terms-and-conditions/other-sinch-terms-conditions/data-processing-agreement/?ref=synapsmedia.com) | | Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd. | Ireland (EU) | Payment processing | [DPA in place](https://stripe.com/en-nl/legal/dpa?ref=synapsmedia.com) | | Backblaze, Inc. (B2) | Amsterdam (EU) | File storage and backups | [DPA in place](https://www.backblaze.com/company/policy/dpa-for-eea-eu-residents?ref=synapsmedia.com) | *If you have questions about our sub-processors or data processing practices, please contact us at .* ### Imprint (Legal Notice) URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/imprint/ Last updated: 2026-08-07T14:04:12.000Z ## Company Information **Trade name:** Synaps Media **Legal entity:** Triofan **Legal form:** Eenmanszaak (Sole Proprietorship / ZZP) **Registered address:** 5583GX 50, Waalre, The Netherlands **Chamber of Commerce (**[**KVK**](https://www.kvk.nl/?ref=synapsmedia.com)**) number:** 92607667 **VAT identification number (BTW-nummer):** NL004964101B06 **Owner / Person responsible for content:** Murat Çorlu ## Contact **Email:** support@synapsmedia.com ## Dispute Resolution The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR), available at: [https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr](https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr?ref=synapsmedia.com) ## Disclaimer Synaps Media makes every effort to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date. However, no rights can be derived from the content of this website. Synaps Media accepts no liability for damages resulting from the use of, or inability to use, this website or the services offered through it, except in cases of intent or gross negligence. --- *Last updated: August 2026* ## Posts ### Ghost 6.57 on Synaps Media URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/ghost-updates/ghost-6-57-on-synaps-media/ Last updated: 2026-08-07T16:30:04.000Z All of the Ghost websites hosted in Synaps Media are automatically upgraded to latest version (v6.57). You can find a list of features/fixes released with this version by visiting official release notes with the link below. [Release v6.57.0 · TryGhost/Ghost✨ Added analytics for email sequences (#29765) - Evan Hahn 🎨 Improved production docker build boot performance (#29790) - Austin Burdine 🐛 Fixed Web analytics loading during slow Admin boot (#29779…![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/icon/favicon-b609e986-7298-498a-8a72-0cec00d22f5e.png)GitHubTryGhost![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/thumbnail/v6.57-6fcd455e-a64d-4abf-bee2-f37a2a79b8cc.0)](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.57.0?ref=synapsmedia.com) Would you like to try the latest version of Ghost in a few minutes? [Start 14-days Free Trial ](https://panel.synapsmedia.com/register?ref=synapsmedia.com) ### Ghost 6.56 on Synaps Media URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/ghost-updates/ghost-6-56-on-synaps-media/ Last updated: 2026-08-04T18:35:45.000Z All of the Ghost websites hosted in Synaps Media are automatically upgraded to latest version (v6.56). You can find a list of features/fixes released with this version by visiting official release notes with the link below. [Release v6.56.0 · TryGhost/Ghost✨ Added specific-tier option to editor preview (#29739) - Kevin Ansfield 🎨 Improved tier select sizing in the post preview header (#29727) - Weyland Swart 🎨 Added configurable search entries for bi…![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/icon/favicon-e76f87fa-42a4-4374-8920-13dd10bf63ba.svg)GitHubTryGhost![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/thumbnail/v6.56-69719172-d1b6-4d02-aae2-0368293355fd.0)](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.56.0?ref=synapsmedia.com) Would you like to try the latest version of Ghost in a few minutes? 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[Release v6.55.0 · TryGhost/Ghost🎨 Changed the sidebar trial banner to be configurable via hostSettings (#29604) - Jannis Fedoruk-Betschki 🐛 Fixed feature image alt text silently disappearing when too long (#29681) - SUHAIL 🐛 Fixe…![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/icon/favicon-ea38d7fe-238f-4693-b8a2-f23872637e2e.svg)GitHubTryGhost![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/thumbnail/v6.55-210117c7-4598-4678-bab2-8d4beb1a95a3.0)](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.55.0?ref=synapsmedia.com) Would you like to try the latest version of Ghost in a few minutes? [Start 14-days Free Trial ](https://panel.synapsmedia.com/register?ref=synapsmedia.com) ### Ghost 6.54 on Synaps Media URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/ghost-updates/ghost-6-54-on-synaps-media/ Last updated: 2026-07-25T08:30:41.000Z All of the Ghost websites hosted in Synaps Media are automatically upgraded to latest version (v6.54). You can find a list of features/fixes released with this version by visiting official release notes with the link below. [Release v6.54.0 · TryGhost/Ghost🔒 Made filename generation more secure, performant and resilient to filesystems’ limits (#70) - Sag ✨ Added config to specify custom adapter install location (#29487) - Austin Burdine ✨ Added inlin…![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/icon/favicon-4c3408fa-4e3d-4666-85f6-b7c40a4ec509.svg)GitHubTryGhost![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/thumbnail/v6.54-00b8df67-b8bf-4072-a206-49d2f07786d4.0)](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.54.0?ref=synapsmedia.com) Would you like to try the latest version of Ghost in a few minutes? [Start 14-days Free Trial ](https://panel.synapsmedia.com/register?ref=synapsmedia.com) ### Ghost 6.53 on Synaps Media URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/ghost-updates/ghost-6-53-on-synaps-media/ Last updated: 2026-07-17T17:00:10.000Z All of the Ghost websites hosted in Synaps Media are automatically upgraded to latest version (v6.53). You can find a list of features/fixes released with this version by visiting official release notes with the link below. [Release v6.53.0 · TryGhost/Ghost✨ Added boot-time validation functionality support for adapters (#29371) - Austin Burdine ✨ Added user lookup dependency injection to sso base adapter (#29365) - Austin Burdine ✨ Improved protectio…![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/icon/favicon-0735216b-2b9a-44f1-ad89-7c86a4eb5a36.svg)GitHubTryGhost![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/thumbnail/v6.53-d193e5a3-38d2-4e2e-a8e5-6beedbfee0e5.0)](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.53.0?ref=synapsmedia.com) Would you like to try the latest version of Ghost in a few minutes? [Start 14-days Free Trial ](https://panel.synapsmedia.com/register?ref=synapsmedia.com) ### Ghost 6.52 on Synaps Media URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/ghost-updates/ghost-6-52-on-synaps-media/ Last updated: 2026-07-09T15:12:52.000Z All of the Ghost websites hosted in Synaps Media are automatically upgraded to latest version (v6.52). You can find a list of features/fixes released with this version by visiting official release notes with the link below. [Release v6.52.0 · TryGhost/Ghost✨ Added tax ID collection to Stripe checkout when automatic tax is enabled (#24682) - Jannis Fedoruk-Betschki 🎨 Updated Source to v1.7.1 - Ghost CI 🎨 Updated Casper to v5.12.1 - Ghost CI 🎨 Removed…![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/icon/favicon-fd12d64c-7ec5-4f1f-917c-f1d914efbca1.svg)GitHubTryGhost![](https://opengraph.githubassets.com/cda3fd824ce6cbd6aa33ec150c123c31d8d6e8c41f4b6e6b52211061ea12969c/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.52.0)](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.52.0?ref=synapsmedia.com) Would you like to try the latest version of Ghost in a few minutes? [Start 14-days Free Trial ](https://panel.synapsmedia.com/register?ref=synapsmedia.com) ### Breaking: Your Blog Isn't Secretly Huge in China URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/changelog/breaking-your-blog-isnt-secretly-huge-in-china/ Last updated: 2026-07-09T13:48:55.000Z If you've looked at your visitor map recently and thought "wait, why is China crushing every other country by a mile?" you weren't imagining it, and you weren't alone. It's one of the most common questions we've gotten from site owners lately, and a few of you have even asked whether we should just block China traffic outright. We don't need that. Here's what was actually going on, and the fix we just shipped. ### The mystery Ghost's built-in analytics is genuinely great at showing you what people are reading and where they came from, but figuring out which country a visitor is in turns out to be trickier than it sounds. Instead of asking "who's really visiting, and from where?", it took a shortcut: it peeked at the visitor's browser clock and guessed the country from the timezone it was set to. And it's privacy friendly as well. You are able to give an insight about visitor country, without storing visitor IP address. The problem is, a timezone setting tells you what time someone prefers to see on their clock, not where they're standing. A few ways that falls apart: - Someone in a neighboring country might set their OS to China's timezone simply because it matches their local time and it's a common, well-supported option. The setting is about convenience, not nationality. - Someone originally from China but currently living in Europe or the US might just leave their clock on "home time" out of habit. - And a fair amount of non-human traffic (link previews, crawlers, monitoring tools) runs on machines with a generic or unconfigured clock, which also tends to resolve to that same timezone. None of these visitors are lying to you, exactly. The browser is just being asked a question ("what timezone are you in?") and treating the answer as if it were "what country are you in?", which was never a safe assumption to begin with. ### The fix Rather than guessing a visitor's country from their clock, we now use the location our content delivery network already determines the moment it serves your page: the same infrastructure that gets your site loading fast for readers everywhere. It's a far more reliable, IP-based signal, and it's something we get "for free" as part of how every request already reaches your site. One important thing this fix does not do: it doesn't filter, block, or remove any traffic, bot or otherwise. All it changes is which country label gets attached to each visit. If a bot or crawler was hitting your site before, it still shows up in your stats today, just like it did yesterday. It'll simply be tagged with its real origin instead of being lumped into "China" by default. This fix will reduce the "Unknown" country numbers as well. Because almost always an HTTP request is bound to a country. ### The early numbers Here are the effect of the corrections we do from the moment we started to fix them: - **4%** of pageviews previously labeled "China" have been reclassified to their actual country - **75% of the China corrections ended up being Singapore.** - **4%** of pageviews that used to show up as "Unknown" now have a real country attached - **3%** of pageviews was pointing wrong country, now fixed. - Your top 5 countries list should look a lot more like... your actual readers In total, around **11%** of the country labels were missing or wrong, according to our IP-based geolocation data, and now they are fixed. But you may now see Singapore on top of your list instead of China. Singapore makes more sense because it's the leading country for datacenters in eastern Asia. Most of those traffic is done by bots, probably. But it doesn't necessarily mean "bad bots". It may be coming from SEO engines, performance or optimization tools, monitoring tools etc. We'll continue to monitor this and act if we see possibilities to improve your experience. ### What you need to do Nothing. This is already live across all sites. Your historical data isn't rewritten, but everything going forward should be dramatically more accurate. Traffic volume and bot filtering are unaffected. This change is scoped entirely to fixing the country label, not deciding what counts as a visit. And no, you still don't need to block China. It was never really about China in the first place, it was about a clock setting nobody thought to question. ### Ghost 6.51 on Synaps Media URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/ghost-updates/ghost-6-51-on-synaps-media/ Last updated: 2026-07-03T16:30:21.000Z All of the Ghost websites hosted in Synaps Media are automatically upgraded to latest version (v6.51). You can find a list of features/fixes released with this version by visiting official release notes with the link below. [Release v6.51.0 · TryGhost/Ghost✨ Added Social Web handle preferences (#29042) - Vitrix 🐛 Fixed complimentary subscription created when editing comped members (#28954) - Aubaid 🐛 Fixed security action history entries (#29012) - S…![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/icon/favicon-a57b7720-59f3-4578-821d-2982ef3ff43a.svg)GitHubTryGhost![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/thumbnail/v6.51-2fd623e3-395c-4697-a3d8-499d572f6ff8.0)](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.51.0?ref=synapsmedia.com) Would you like to try the latest version of Ghost in a few minutes? [Start 14-days Free Trial ](https://panel.synapsmedia.com/register?ref=synapsmedia.com) ### Ghost 6.50 on Synaps Media URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/ghost-updates/ghost-6-50-on-synaps-media/ Last updated: 2026-07-02T13:20:08.000Z All of the Ghost websites hosted in Synaps Media are automatically upgraded to latest version (v6.50). You can find a list of features/fixes released with this version by visiting official release notes with the link below. [Release v6.50.0 · TryGhost/Ghost✨ Added publisher gift links (#29043) - Kevin Ansfield ✨ Added configurable admin session max age (#26682) - Julien Millau ✨ Added system appearance mode to Ghost Admin (#28911) - Weyland Swart 🎨 I…![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/icon/pinned-octocat-093da3e6fa40-36db462a-1a12-46d8-9517-49b4d17e2dee.svg)GitHubTryGhost![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/thumbnail/v6.50-6ca2252b-a5e5-40a7-95c3-9c1373ced8fb.0)](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.50.0?ref=synapsmedia.com) Would you like to try the latest version of Ghost in a few minutes? [Start 14-days Free Trial ](https://panel.synapsmedia.com/register?ref=synapsmedia.com) ### Say goodbye to passwords: Passkeys are now live on Synaps Media URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/changelog/say-goodbye-to-passwords-passkeys-are-now-live-on-synaps-media/ Last updated: 2026-06-29T16:57:11.000Z Passwords are frustrating. They get forgotten, reused, and stolen. And even your strongest password is one phishing email away from being compromised. We've always taken password security seriously — but why stop there? Today we're excited to roll out something better: **Passkeys are now available on Synaps Media.** ## What is a Passkey? A [Passkey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebAuthn?ref=synapsmedia.com) lets your device log you in using your fingerprint, face scan, or PIN — the same way you unlock your phone. There's no password to type, remember, or reset. Your device handles everything, and nothing sensitive is stored on our servers. ## Why we think you'll love it - **Faster logins** — one tap or glance and you're in - **Nothing to forget** — no more password reset emails - **Genuinely more secure** — Passkeys can't be phished, guessed, or leaked in a data breach ## Our recommendation: go fully passwordless Password login isn't going anywhere. It still works, and you can keep using it if you prefer. But once you've set up a Passkey, we encourage you to take one extra step: remove your password entirely from **Account Settings**. Going fully passwordless means there's no password left to steal. And if you ever lose access to your device, recovering your account is straightforward; just use the password reset flow to get back in, then set things up again. ### Getting started takes less than a minute 1. Log in to your Synaps Media panel 2. Go to **Account Settings → Security** 3. Click **"Add Passkey"** and follow the prompt That's it. [Set up your Passkey now →](https://panel.synapsmedia.com/settings?ref=synapsmedia.com) For a full walkthrough, device compatibility info, and answers to common questions, visit our [Passkey documentation →](https://www.synapsmedia.com/help/using-passkeys-in-synaps-media-panel/). ### Using Passkeys in Synaps Media Panel URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/help/using-passkeys-in-synaps-media-panel/ Last updated: 2026-06-29T16:36:15.000Z [Passkeys](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebAuthn?ref=synapsmedia.com) are a modern, secure alternative to passwords. Instead of typing a password, your device (phone, laptop, or tablet) verifies your identity using biometrics (fingerprint or face scan) or your device PIN. Nothing is stored on Synaps Media's servers, and nothing can be stolen or phished. ## Getting Started ### Registering with a Passkey If you're creating a new Synaps Media account, you can set up a Passkey right during registration: 1. Go to the registration page 2. Enter your email address 3. Click **"Create account with a Passkey"** 4. Your browser will prompt you to authenticate — use your fingerprint, face, or device PIN 5. Your account is created and you're logged in ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/2026/06/synaps-media-register-passkey.png) ### Sign in with a Passkey 1. Go to the Synaps Media login page 2. Click **"Sign in with a Passkey"** 3. Your browser will prompt you to authenticate 4. You're in — no password needed ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/2026/06/synaps-media-login-passkey.webp) ## Managing Your Passkeys ### Adding a new Passkey You can add Passkeys on multiple devices — recommended so you're never locked out if one device is unavailable. 1. Log in to your account 2. Go to **Account Settings → Security** 3. Click **"Add Passkey"** 4. Follow your browser's prompt to authenticate 5. Give it a recognisable name (e.g. "MacBook" or "iPhone 15") ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/2026/06/synaps-media-settings-add-passkey.webp) ### Removing a Passkey 1. Go to **Account Settings → Security** 2. Find the Passkey you want to remove 3. Click trash can icon next to it 4. Confirm the action ⚠️ You can't remove all of your Passkeys if you also deleted your password. In that case, set a password first, then remove your passkey. ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/2026/06/synaps-media-settings-passkey.webp) ## Managing Your Password ### Removing your password Once you have a Passkey set up, we recommend removing your password entirely. This gives you the full security benefit of going passwordless. 1. Go to **Account Settings → Security** 2. Click **"Delete Password"** 3. Confirm the action ℹ️ You'll need at least one active Passkey before you can remove your password. ### Setting a password back If you ever want to re-enable password login: 1. Go to **Account Settings → Security** 2. Click **"Set a Password"** 3. Choose and confirm your new password ## Q&A #### Why are passwords bad? Passwords have several fundamental weaknesses. They can be guessed, reused across sites, leaked in data breaches, or stolen through phishing attacks. Even strong passwords rely on you remembering them or trusting a password manager. Passkeys eliminate all of these risks — there's no secret string to steal or trick you into revealing. #### What happens if I lose access to my Passkey device? If you have Passkeys on multiple devices, simply use another device to log in and remove the lost one from ****Account Settings → Security**. If you've lost access to all your Passkeys and have no password set, you can still recover your account: 1. Go to the login page and click ****"Forgot Password"** 2. Enter your account email address 3. Open the reset link sent to your email 4. Set a new password — this re-enables password login on your account 5. Log in with your new password, then set up a fresh Passkey under ****Security Settings** 6. Once your new Passkey is working, you can remove the password again if you prefer This is why keeping your account email address up to date is important. #### Can I have Passkeys on multiple devices? Yes. We recommend it. Adding your phone and laptop as separate Passkeys means you always have a backup way to log in. #### Which devices and browsers support Passkeys? Passkeys are supported on all modern browsers and devices, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop, and iOS and Android on mobile. No plugins or apps required. #### What if I signed up with a password and want to switch? Go to ****Account Settings → Security**, add a Passkey, and once it's working, click ****"Remove Password"** to complete the switch. The whole process takes under a minute. #### Is my Passkey stored on Synaps Media's servers? No. Your Passkey lives on your device and never leaves it. Synaps Media only stores a public key — a piece of data that is useless without your device. This means even if our servers were ever compromised, your login credential cannot be stolen. #### Does Synaps Media store my face scan or fingerprint? No. In passkeys, those biometric data is used to generate your passkey on your device. Synaps Media doesn't store anything other your "public" key, which is useless without your device. ### Last Days for 15% Launch Discount URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/news/last-days-for-15-launch-discount/ Last updated: 2026-06-26T17:50:16.000Z Earlier this month, we introduced a major update to Synaps Media, including new pricing plans, a refreshed brand identity, and several new features such as built-in email inboxes. To celebrate the launch, we’ve been offering 15% off the first payment on all plans. This launch offer will end on June 30. If you’ve been considering starting a Ghost website, newsletter, or migrating from a self-hosted setup, now is the best time to join. ## Why upgrade now? • 15% off your first payment • Available on monthly, annual, 2-year, and 3-year plans • Additional savings on longer-term subscriptions • Offer ends June 30 If you are on a trial or considering to start a new site, don't miss the date for upgrading to a paid plan. After June 30, all plans will return to their regular pricing. ### Ghost 6.49 on Synaps Media URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/ghost-updates/ghost-6-49-on-synaps-media/ Last updated: 2026-06-26T17:06:19.000Z All of the Ghost websites hosted in Synaps Media are automatically upgraded to latest version (v6.49). You can find a list of features/fixes released with this version by visiting official release notes with the link below. [Release v6.49.0 · TryGhost/Ghost✨ Added markdown and llms.txt support for AI tooling (#28931) - Hannah Wolfe 🐛 Fixed profile picture button styling inconsistency (#28933) - Sviatoslav 🐛 Fixed analytics Today view showing data poi…![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/icon/pinned-octocat-093da3e6fa40-93669885-2d07-4451-982d-682a7a4a208a.svg)GitHubTryGhost![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/thumbnail/v6.49-2a51ab73-1c09-4b4c-851a-c167f3700c6f.0)](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.49.0?ref=synapsmedia.com) Would you like to try the latest version of Ghost in a few minutes? [Start 14-days Free Trial ](https://panel.synapsmedia.com/register?ref=synapsmedia.com) ### Ghost 6.47 on Synaps Media URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/ghost-updates/ghost-6-47-on-synaps-media/ Last updated: 2026-06-24T14:00:25.000Z All of the Ghost websites hosted in Synaps Media are automatically upgraded to latest version (v6.47). You can find a list of features/fixes released with this version by visiting official release notes with the link below. [Release v6.47.0 · TryGhost/Ghost✨ Enabled beta of automations feature (#28632) - Evan Hahn 🎨 Improved theme validation modals (#28748) - Hannah Wolfe 🐛 Fixed themes with custom error templates returning HTTP 500 (#28779) - Sag 🐛…![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/icon/pinned-octocat-093da3e6fa40-f9f58ca1-a9b1-4961-bde5-805ec2ea1b14.svg)GitHubTryGhost![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/thumbnail/v6.47-d367390d-373e-4ccc-a4e0-5a0a24efe7da.0)](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.47.0?ref=synapsmedia.com) Would you like to try the latest version of Ghost in a few minutes? [Start 14-days Free Trial ](https://panel.synapsmedia.com/register?ref=synapsmedia.com) ### Using E-mail Inboxes URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/help/using-e-mail-inboxes/ Last updated: 2026-06-21T19:42:00.000Z E-mail Inboxes allows you to create individual e-mail addresses with your custom domain, to send and receive emails with a webmail or e-mail clients like Apple Mail, Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird or others. E-mail Inboxes is provided with our Premium Plan. By Subscribing Premium Plan you can create up to 5 e-mail addresses with domains you connected to your site. ℹ️ For now, it's only possible to use E-mail inboxes with Managed Domains, means the domains you use Synaps Media nameservers, and manage with our Domain Manager. ## Creating E-mail Address To create an e-mail inbox, go to your Synaps Media Panel for your site. In the "E-mail Inboxes" section, click "Add new e-mail inbox" button. ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/2026/06/image-2.png) In the dialog, select a domain from your connected domains to use for your email, write your preferred handle, and password. Then press "Create". ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/2026/06/image-3.png) Then you can start using your e-mail address right away. Required DNS records will automatically added. ## Using your Emails ### Webmail You can reach your email address from browser by using [https://synaps.email](https://synaps.email/?ref=synapsmedia.com) address. Use your full email address and password to login your webmail. Then you can use fully featured mail app to send/receive emails, change your password, set your incoming mail rules and so on. ### Other E-mail Clients Your e-mail address with any e-mail clients that supports IMAP/POP3 and SMTP protocols, like Apple Mail, Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird or others. When setting up your emails on your client apps, always use full email address (username@yourdomain.tld) as username. To setup your email clients, please check our detailed document: [Setting Up Your Synaps Media EmailIf you created an e-mail inbox on Synaps Media, here is how to use it to send and receive emails with common e-mail clients![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/icon/synaps-media-square-white-43283191-cc83-49ac-bae7-e83e7693fac2.png)Synaps MediaSynaps Media![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/thumbnail/synaps-media-cover-27b37822-c5c5-4a3c-87bd-f4102c3b1ba8.webp)](https://www.synapsmedia.com/help/setting-up-your-synaps-media-email/) ## Questions #### What is the difference between E-mail Inbox and Custom Sending Domain? With Custom Sending Domain, "your Ghost site" can send transactional (signup/sign-in/password recovery) and newsletter emails with your own domain. But to "receive" emails by your custom domain, or send individual emails to anyone on the internet, you need to have a E-mail inbox (or Forward e-mail, just for receiving). #### How can I use my e-mail address with e-mail clients like Apple Mail or Outlook? Our e-mail service supports IMAP and POP connections. By using one of those protocols in your e-mail client, you can add your e-mail address, and start sending and receiving emails directly within your e-mail client. Please check [our detailed document](https://www.synapsmedia.com/help/setting-up-your-synaps-media-email/) about configuring e-mail clients. #### Can I check my e-mail inbox from browser? Yes. You can use our webmail at [https://synaps.email](https://synaps.email/?ref=synapsmedia.com) #### How can I change my e-mail password? You can change your Synaps Media E-mail Inbox mail address on Synaps Media Panel. Go to your site setting on the panel, select e-mail address you want to change the password in "E-mail Inboxes" list. Use "Change Password" button in the opened dialog. ### Setting Up Your Synaps Media Email URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/help/setting-up-your-synaps-media-email/ Last updated: 2026-06-21T19:34:42.000Z This guide walks you through accessing your E-mail Inbox for your custom domain, either through your browser (webmail) or by adding it to an email app on your computer or phone. If you just need to check your email quickly without any setup, jump to [Webmail](#webmail-no-setup-required). --- ## What You'll Need Before setting up your email in any app, have these details ready: | Setting | Value | | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | Email address | you@yourdomain.com (your full email address) | | Username | Your full email address (not just the part before the @) | | Password | The password provided when your inbox was created | | Incoming server (IMAP) | mail.synaps.email — Port 993 — SSL/TLS | | Incoming server (POP3) | mail.synaps.email — Port 995 — SSL/TLS | | Outgoing server (SMTP) | mail.synaps.email — Port 587 — STARTTLS | > **IMAP vs POP3:** We recommend **IMAP**. It keeps your email in sync across all your devices — if you read or delete a message on your phone, it updates everywhere. POP3 downloads messages to a single device and is only useful in specific cases (e.g., very limited storage). If you're not sure, use IMAP. --- ## Webmail (No Setup Required) You can access your email directly from your browser at any time — no configuration needed. 1. Go to [https://synaps.email](https://synaps.email/?ref=synapsmedia.com) 2. Enter your full email address and password 3. Click **Sign In** This is the fastest way to check your email and works on any device with a browser. --- ## Microsoft Outlook 1. Open Outlook and go to **File → Add Account** (Windows) or **Outlook → Settings → Accounts** (Mac) 2. Enter your full email address and click **Connect** 3. If Outlook offers to auto-detect settings, choose **Advanced setup** or **IMAP** instead of auto-detect 4. Enter the following: - **Incoming mail server:** `mail.synaps.email`, Port `993`, Encryption: **SSL/TLS** - **Outgoing mail server:** `mail.synaps.email`, Port `587`, Encryption: **STARTTLS** - **Username:** your full email address 5. Enter your password when prompted 6. Click **Connect / Done** > If Outlook insists on auto-discovering settings and fails, look for a manual or advanced setup option — it's usually a small link near the bottom of the setup window. --- ## Mozilla Thunderbird 1. Open Thunderbird and go to **Account Settings → Account Actions → Add Mail Account** 2. Enter your name, email address, and password, then click **Configure manually** (skip the auto-lookup) 3. Set the following: **Incoming (IMAP):** - Server: `mail.synaps.email` - Port: `993` - Connection security: **SSL/TLS** - Authentication: **Normal password** 4. **Outgoing (SMTP):** - Server: `mail.synaps.email` - Port: `587` - Connection security: **STARTTLS** - Authentication: **Normal password** 5. **Username (both):** your full email address 6. Click **Re-test** or **Done**, and accept the certificate if prompted --- ## Apple Mail (macOS) 1. Open **Mail → Settings → Accounts**, then click the **+** button to add an account 2. Choose **Other Mail Account** 3. Enter your name, full email address, and password, then click **Sign In** 4. If Mail can't find the settings automatically, enter them manually: - **Incoming Mail Server:** `mail.synaps.email` - **Outgoing Mail Server:** `mail.synaps.email` - **Username:** your full email address 5. Click **Sign In** to finish macOS Mail typically selects the correct ports and encryption automatically once it identifies the server type as IMAP. --- ## iPhone / iPad (iOS Mail App) 1. Go to **Settings → Mail → Accounts → Add Account** 2. Tap **Other**, then **Add Mail Account** 3. Enter your name, full email address, password, and a description (e.g., "Work Email"), then tap **Next** 4. Choose **IMAP** 5. Under **Incoming Mail Server:** - Host Name: `mail.synaps.email` - Username: your full email address - Password: your password 6. Under **Outgoing Mail Server:** - Host Name: `mail.synaps.email` - Username: your full email address - Password: your password 7. Tap **Next**, then **Save** > If iOS shows a warning about the connection, tap **Continue** — this simply confirms a secure (SSL/TLS) connection is being used. If you need to set ports manually (rarely required), tap your account, then **Account → SMTP → Primary Server**, and set the outgoing port to `587` and incoming port to `993` under the IMAP settings. --- ## Android (Gmail App or Default Mail App) Steps below use the Gmail app, which is preinstalled on most Android phones and supports other email accounts. 1. Open **Gmail**, tap your profile icon → **Add another account** 2. Choose **Other** 3. Enter your full email address, tap **Next**, then choose **Personal (IMAP)** 4. Enter your password, tap **Next** 5. Set the **incoming server** details: - Server: `mail.synaps.email` - Port: `993` - Security type: **SSL/TLS** 6. Tap **Next**, then set the **outgoing server** details: - Server: `mail.synaps.email` - Port: `587` - Security type: **STARTTLS** 7. Tap **Next**, then **Next** again to finish account setup If your phone uses a different built-in mail app, the steps are similar — choose **manual** or **IMAP setup** and enter the same server, port, and encryption details above. --- ## Troubleshooting #### ****"Cannot connect" or "Server not found" errors** Double-check there are no extra spaces in the server address and that you're using `mail.synaps.email` for both incoming and outgoing — not your website domain. #### ****"Authentication failed" or incorrect password errors** Make sure the username is your ****full email address**, not just the part before the `@`. This is a common mistake. #### ****Certificate or security warnings** These usually appear the first time you connect and just confirm the connection is encrypted. It's safe to accept/continue. ### Still stuck? Use [webmail](https://claude.ai/chat/458ecb2b-9844-48f4-adeb-1d6ec818b8bc?ref=synapsmedia.com#webmail-no-setup-required) to confirm your email and password work correctly — if webmail works but a client doesn't, the issue is almost always a typo in the server, port, or username field. If webmail also fails, contact our support and we'll help you sort it out. --- *Need help? Contact Synaps Media support at support@synapsmedia.com.* ### Ghost 6.46 on Synaps Media URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/ghost-updates/ghost-6-46-on-synaps-media/ Last updated: 2026-06-19T21:21:20.000Z All of the Ghost websites hosted in Synaps Media are automatically upgraded to latest version (v6.46). You can find a list of features/fixes released with this version by visiting official release notes with the link below. [Release v6.46.0 · TryGhost/Ghost✨ Added long-press to open the posts list context menu on touch devices (#28602) - Steve Larson 🎨 Removed any from activitypub (#28557) - Pedro Almeida 🎨 Improved layout and alignment inconsistenci…![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/icon/pinned-octocat-093da3e6fa40-bad3333a-941b-46d7-ad19-8976e10c4fa0.svg)GitHubTryGhost![](https://cdn.synaps.media/synapsmedia/content/images/thumbnail/v6.46-7d3b01a1-26f7-476f-9044-b90a722049d5.0)](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.46.0?ref=synapsmedia.com) Would you like to try the latest version of Ghost in a few minutes? [Start 14-days Free Trial ](https://panel.synapsmedia.com/register?ref=synapsmedia.com) ### Introducing Smart Optimization URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/changelog/introducing-smart-optimization/ Last updated: 2026-06-15T06:00:19.000Z Managing a website should be about your content and design, not managing build tools. Ghost recently introduced a built-in Theme Editor in Ghost Admin, letting publishers edit theme files directly without uploading new theme archives for every change. It's a great step toward making theme customization more accessible. However, most modern themes come with prebuilt CSS and JavaScript files. Theme developers write their code in multiple, readable source files, then run a build process that combines and minifies them into smaller files optimized for delivery to visitors. This keeps the codebase organized during development while keeping the final website fast. This works fine in a typical development workflow, but the new Theme Editor has no build step of its own. If your theme depends on these prebuilt files, editing them directly in Ghost Admin means working with unreadable, minified code, with no way to regenerate the optimized versions afterward. Smart Optimization removes this problem at the source. ## Your files, optimized automatically Smart Optimization is a new Synaps Media feature that automatically optimizes your HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SVG files before they reach your visitors — no build step required on your end. This means you can include plain, readable source files in your theme and edit them freely in Ghost's Theme Editor. Synaps Media handles the optimization transparently, in the background, on every request. Smaller pages. Faster loads. No extra work. ## Code Injection gets optimized too Ghost's Code Injection is one of its most powerful features — a quick way to add custom styles or scripts without touching theme files. But those snippets are normally delivered exactly as you write them, comments and all. With Smart Optimization, inline CSS and JavaScript from Code Injection is optimized as well, so your site stays lean even as you layer in customizations. ## Available on all plans, at no extra cost Smart Optimization is enabled by default for every Synaps Media website, across all plans. There's nothing to activate and nothing to pay — it just works. If you ever need to adjust it, you can find the controls under **Advanced Settings → Smart Optimization**, where you can toggle optimization individually for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SVG. For a full guide on getting the most out of this feature, including theme development tips and implementation details, visit the [documentation](https://www.synapsmedia.com/help/using-smart-optimization/). ## Fast websites, by default Smart Optimization is part of a broader commitment at Synaps Media: every site we host should be fast out of the box, without putting the technical burden on publishers. Performance shouldn't be a privilege reserved for those who know their way around a build pipeline. We'll continue building infrastructure-level improvements that work quietly behind the scenes, so you can stay focused on what matters — your content. ### Using Smart Optimization URL: https://www.synapsmedia.com/help/using-smart-optimization/ Last updated: 2026-06-14T22:22:36.000Z Smart Optimization automatically optimizes your website's HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SVG files before they're delivered to visitors. There's no build step to configure and nothing to install. It's enabled by default for all Synaps Media websites, on all plans, at no additional cost. ## Why Smart Optimization exists Ghost's built-in Theme Editor lets you edit theme files directly from Ghost Admin, without uploading a new theme archive for every change. Most modern themes, however, are distributed with prebuilt CSS and JavaScript files. Theme developers typically write their code as multiple, readable source files, then run a build process that combines and minifies them into smaller files optimized for delivery. This keeps the codebase organized during development while keeping the live website fast. The Theme Editor doesn't have a build step of its own. If your theme relies on prebuilt files, editing them directly in Ghost Admin means working with minified, hard-to-read code, and there's no way to regenerate the optimized version afterward. With Smart Optimization, that build step is no longer necessary. You can include your readable source CSS and JavaScript files directly in your theme. Synaps Media optimizes them on the fly when the site is served, so you always get the benefits of minified output, smaller file sizes, fewer exposed comments, faster downloads, without giving up the ability to edit source files directly in Ghost Admin. The same applies to **Code Injection**: any inline CSS or JavaScript you add through Ghost's Code Injection feature is optimized as well, even though it's written and stored as plain, unminified code. ## What gets optimized Smart Optimization processes four types of content: **HTML** responses are optimized by removing unnecessary whitespace and comments, including inline `