HyphaApp · frjo · Aug 31, 2026 · Sep 9, 2026 · Sep 9, 2026 · Sep 9, 2026
diff --git a/docker/prod/.env.example b/docker/prod/.env.example
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE="hypha.settings.production"
 SECRET_KEY="changeme"
 
-PRIMARY_HOST="https://test.hypha.app"
+WAGTAILADMIN_BASE_URL="https://test.hypha.app"
 EMAIL_HOST="hypha.app"
 
 EMAIL_SUBJECT_PREFIX="[Hypha] "

diff --git a/docs/setup/deployment/development/stand-alone.md b/docs/setup/deployment/development/stand-alone.md
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ Hypha supports configuration via either a `local.py` or a `.env` file:
 
     ```bash title="./.env"
     ALLOWED_HOSTS=hypha.test
-    BASE_URL=http://hypha.test
+    WAGTAILADMIN_BASE_URL=http://hypha.test
     SECRET_KEY=<put-in-long-random-string>
     DATABASE_URL=postgres://localhost/hypha
     ```

diff --git a/docs/setup/deployment/production/stand-alone.md b/docs/setup/deployment/production/stand-alone.md
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ Here is a list of settings that can be set as environment variables or in a `hyp
 ```text
 SECRET_KEY:                                    [KEY]
 DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE:                        hypha.settings.production
-PRIMARY_HOST:                                  www.example.org
+WAGTAILADMIN_BASE_URL:                         https://apply.example.org
 EMAIL_HOST:                                    example.org
 ORG_EMAIL:                                     hello@example.org
 ORG_GUIDE_URL:                                 https://guide.example.org/

diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/adapters/base.py b/hypha/apply/activity/adapters/base.py
@@ -207,7 +207,11 @@ def process_send(
                     debug_message = _("{adapter}: {message}").format(
                         adapter=self.adapter_type, message=message
                     )
-                messages.add_message(request, messages.DEBUG, debug_message)
+                # Fails silently as notifications sent outside the
+                # request cycle have no message storage to write to.
+                messages.add_message(
+                    request, messages.DEBUG, debug_message, fail_silently=True
+                )
 
     def create_logs(self, message, recipient, *events):
         from ..models import Message

diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/adapters/slack.py b/hypha/apply/activity/adapters/slack.py
@@ -168,11 +168,10 @@ def slack_links(self, links, sources):
     def extra_kwargs(self, message_type, **kwargs):
         source = kwargs["source"]
         sources = kwargs["sources"]
-        request = kwargs["request"]
         related = kwargs["related"]
-        link = link_to(source, request)
-        link_related = link_to(related, request)
-        links = {source.id: link_to(source, request) for source in sources}
+        link = link_to(source)
+        link_related = link_to(related)
+        links = {source.id: link_to(source) for source in sources}
         return {
             "link": link,
             "link_related": link_related,

diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/adapters/utils.py b/hypha/apply/activity/adapters/utils.py
@@ -20,11 +20,12 @@
     FINANCE_GROUP_NAME,
     STAFF_GROUP_NAME,
 )
+from hypha.core.utils import get_base_url
 
 
-def link_to(target, request):
+def link_to(target):
     if target and hasattr(target, "get_absolute_url"):
-        return request.scheme + "://" + request.get_host() + target.get_absolute_url()
+        return get_base_url() + target.get_absolute_url()
 
 
 def group_reviewers(reviewers):

diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/applicant_base.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/applicant_base.html
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 
 {# fmt:off #}
 {% block pre_salutation %}{% for co_applicant in source.co_applicants.all %}{% if recipient == co_applicant.user.email %}
@@ -11,9 +11,9 @@
 {% block salutation %}{% blocktrans with name=source.user.get_full_name|default:"applicant" %}Dear {{ name }},{% endblocktrans %}{% endblock %}
 
 {# fmt:off #}
-{% block more_info %}{% if source.submission %}{% trans "View your project here" %}{% else %}{% trans "View your submission here" %}{% endif %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
+{% block more_info %}{% if source.submission %}{% trans "View your project here" %}{% else %}{% trans "View your submission here" %}{% endif %}: {% base_url %}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
 
-{% trans "If you have any questions, please submit them here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{% if source.submission %}{% url 'funds:submissions:comments' pk=source.submission.pk %}{% else %}{% url 'funds:submissions:comments' pk=source.pk %}{% endif %}
+{% trans "If you have any questions, please submit them here" %}: {% base_url %}{% if source.submission %}{% url 'funds:submissions:comments' pk=source.submission.pk %}{% else %}{% url 'funds:submissions:comments' pk=source.pk %}{% endif %}
 
 {% trans "See our guide for more information" %}: {{ ORG_GUIDE_URL }}
 

diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/assign_paf_approvers.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/assign_paf_approvers.html
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 {% block salutation %}{% endblock %}
 
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% trans "Project documents are ready to be assigned for approval." %}
 
 {% trans "Title" %}: {{ source.title_text_display }}
-{% trans "Link" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{% url 'apply:projects:approval' pk=source.pk %}
+{% trans "Link" %}: {% base_url %}{% url 'apply:projects:approval' pk=source.pk %}
 
 {% blocktrans with lead=source.lead email=source.lead.email %}Please contact {{ lead }} - {{ email }} if you have any questions.{% endblocktrans %}
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/author_updated.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/author_updated.html
@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/applicant_base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% blocktrans with title=source.title %}You have been assigned as an Applicant to submission "{{ title }}".{% endblocktrans %}
 {% endblock %}
 
 {% block more_info %}
-{% trans "Link to your submission" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
-{% trans "If you have any questions, please submit them here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}#communications
+{% trans "Link to your submission" %}: {% base_url %}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "If you have any questions, please submit them here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}#communications
 
 {% trans "See our guide for more information" %}: {{ ORG_GUIDE_URL }}
 

diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/batch_ready_to_review.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/batch_ready_to_review.html
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 {% block salutation %}{% trans "Dear Reviewer," %}{% endblock %}
 
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% trans "New applications have been added to your review list." %}
 {% for submission in sources %}
 {% trans "Title" %}: {{ submission.title_text_display }}
-{% trans "Link" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ submission.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "Link" %}: {% base_url %}{{ submission.get_absolute_url }}
 {% endfor %}
 
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/comment.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/comment.html
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/applicant_base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n activity_tags %}
+{% load i18n activity_tags util_tags %}
 {% block salutation %}{% trans "Dear" %} {{ recipient }},{% endblock %}
 
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 {% display_name_for_email user as display_user %}
 {% blocktrans with title=source.title user=comment.user %}There has been a new comment on "{{ title }}" by {{ display_user }}.{% endblocktrans %}
 
-{% trans "Read the full comment here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ comment.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "Read the full comment here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ comment.get_absolute_url }}
 {% endblock %}
 
 {% block more_info %}

diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/comment_assigned.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/comment_assigned.html
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 
 {% block salutation %}{% trans "Hey there," %}{% endblock %}
 
@@ -9,5 +9,5 @@
 {% endblock %}
 
 {% block more_info %}
-{% trans "View it here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ comment.get_absolute_url }}
-{% endblock %}
+{% trans "View it here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ comment.get_absolute_url }}
+{% endblock %}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/contract_uploaded.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/contract_uploaded.html
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 
 {% block salutation %}
     {% if request.user != source.user %}
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 {% trans "A new contract has been added to your Project" %}:
 
 {% trans "Title" %}: {{ source.title_text_display }}
-{% trans "Link" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "Link" %}: {% base_url %}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
 
 {% if contract.is_signed %}
 {% trans "This contract has already been signed and there is no action for you to take." %}
@@ -25,8 +25,8 @@
 
 {% block more_info %}
 {% if request.user != source.user %}
-{% trans "View your project here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
-{% trans "If you have any questions, please submit them here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{% url 'funds:submissions:comments' pk=source.submission.pk %}
+{% trans "View your project here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "If you have any questions, please submit them here" %}: {% base_url %}{% url 'funds:submissions:comments' pk=source.submission.pk %}
 
 {% trans "See our guide for more information" %}: {{ ORG_GUIDE_URL }}
 

diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/determination.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/determination.html
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/applicant_base.html" %}
-{% load nh3_tags i18n %}
+{% load nh3_tags i18n util_tags %}
 
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% trans "Your application has been reviewed and the outcome is" %}: {{ determination.clean_outcome }}
 
 {{ determination.message|nh3|striptags }}
 
-{% trans "Read the full determination here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ determination.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "Read the full determination here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ determination.get_absolute_url }}
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invite_co_applicant.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invite_co_applicant.html
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
-{% load i18n activity_tags %}
+{% load i18n activity_tags util_tags %}
 
 {% block salutation %}{% if invited_user %}{% blocktrans with name=invited_user.get_display_name %}Dear {{ name }},{% endblocktrans %}{% else %}{% blocktrans with name=related.invited_user_email|email_name %}Dear {{ name }},{% endblocktrans %}{% endif %}{% endblock %}
 
@@ -10,6 +10,6 @@
 {% else %}
 {% blocktrans %}Click on link if you want to accept it.{% endblocktrans %}
 
-{% trans "Link" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ accept_link }}
+{% trans "Link" %}: {% base_url %}{{ accept_link }}
 {% endif %}
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invited_to_proposal.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invited_to_proposal.html
@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/applicant_base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% blocktrans %}We’ve reviewed your Concept note and think it could be a good fit for {{ ORG_SHORT_NAME }} funding. We would like to invite you to submit a Proposal with more details about your project. You will receive a second email linking to a determination message with detailed feedback.{% endblocktrans %}
 
 {% blocktrans %}Please review our Proposal Guide at {{ ORG_GUIDE_URL }} to learn more about the information we’d like to see. In the proposal please also address the feedback we provided in the concept note determination.{% endblocktrans %}{% endblock %}
 
 {% block more_info %}
-{% trans "Here is the link to start creating your proposal" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
-{% trans "If you have any questions, please submit them here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{% url 'funds:submissions:comments' pk=source.pk %}
+{% trans "Here is the link to start creating your proposal" %}: {% base_url %}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "If you have any questions, please submit them here" %}: {% base_url %}{% url 'funds:submissions:comments' pk=source.pk %}
 
 {% blocktrans %}The system will allow you to save a draft of your proposal as you work on it. When you feel it is ready for our review, please click the “Submit” button and we’ll know to take a look at it. We’ll reply to you with feedback on your Proposal as quickly as possible.{% endblocktrans %}
 

diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invoice_approved.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invoice_approved.html
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 {% block salutation %}{% endblock %}
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% blocktrans with title=source.title_text_display %}An invoice on project "{{title}}" is waiting for your approval.{% endblocktrans %}
 
-{% trans "View the invoice here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ invoice.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "View the invoice here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ invoice.get_absolute_url }}
 
 {% blocktrans with lead=source.lead email=source.lead.email %}Please contact {{ lead }} - {{ email }} if you have any questions.{% endblocktrans %}
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invoice_created.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invoice_created.html
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 {% block salutation %}{% endblock %}
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% blocktrans with title=source.title_text_display %}A new invoice has been submitted for project "{{title}}".{% endblocktrans %}
 
-{% trans "View the invoice here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ related.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "View the invoice here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ related.get_absolute_url }}
 
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invoice_status_updated_applicant.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invoice_status_updated_applicant.html
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/applicant_base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n invoice_tools %}
+{% load i18n invoice_tools util_tags %}
 
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% display_invoice_status_for_user source.user invoice as invoice_status %}
@@ -9,9 +9,9 @@
 {% blocktrans with status=invoice_status %}It's status is now "{{ status }}".{% endblocktrans %}
 
 {% if invoice.comment %}
-{% trans "A staff member left a comment that can be read here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ comment_url }}
+{% trans "A staff member left a comment that can be read here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ comment_url }}
 {% endif %}
 
-{% trans "View your invoice here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ invoice.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "View your invoice here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ invoice.get_absolute_url }}
 
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invoice_status_updated_staff.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invoice_status_updated_staff.html
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n invoice_tools %}
+{% load i18n invoice_tools util_tags %}
 
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% display_invoice_status_for_user user invoice as invoice_status %}
@@ -9,9 +9,9 @@
 {% blocktrans with status=invoice_status %}It's status is now "{{ status }}".{% endblocktrans %}
 
 {% if invoice.comment %}
-{% trans "A comment was left that can be read here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ comment_url }}
+{% trans "A comment was left that can be read here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ comment_url }}
 {% endif %}
 
-{% trans "View the invoice here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ invoice.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "View the invoice here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ invoice.get_absolute_url }}
 
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invoice_updated.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/invoice_updated.html
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/applicant_base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n invoice_tools %}
+{% load i18n invoice_tools util_tags %}
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 
 {% blocktrans with title=source.title_text_display %}An {{ ORG_SHORT_NAME }} staff member has updated an invoice on your project "{{ title }}".{% endblocktrans %}
 
-{% trans "View the invoice here:" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "View the invoice here:" %}: {% base_url %}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/paf_for_approval.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/paf_for_approval.html
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 {% block salutation %}{% endblock %}
 
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% blocktrans with title=source.title_text_display %}The {{ title }} project is awaiting your review.{% endblocktrans %}
 
-{% trans "View the project here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{% url 'apply:projects:approval' pk=source.pk %}
+{% trans "View the project here" %}: {% base_url %}{% url 'apply:projects:approval' pk=source.pk %}
 
 {% blocktrans with lead=source.lead email=source.lead.email %}Please contact {{ lead }} - {{ email }} if you have any questions.{% endblocktrans %}
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/project_final_approval.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/project_final_approval.html
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 {% block salutation %}{% endblock %}
 
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% blocktrans with title=source.title_text_display %}The project "{{title}}" is awaiting final approval.{% endblocktrans %}
 
-{% trans "Approve the project here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{% url 'apply:projects:approval' pk=source.pk %}
+{% trans "Approve the project here" %}: {% base_url %}{% url 'apply:projects:approval' pk=source.pk %}
 
 {% blocktrans with lead=source.lead email=source.lead.email %}Please contact {{ lead }} - {{ email }} if you have any questions.{% endblocktrans %}
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/project_request_change.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/project_request_change.html
@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 {% block salutation %}{% endblock %}
 
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% blocktrans with title=source.title_text_display %}The project forms for "{{ title }}" was rejected by project form reviewers, please update it accordingly and resubmit it to the reviewers. {% endblocktrans %}
 
 {% if comment_url %}
-{% trans "A comment was left that can be viewed here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ comment_url }}
+{% trans "A comment was left that can be viewed here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ comment_url }}
 {% endif %}
 
-{% trans "View the project here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "View the project here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}
diff --git a/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/ready_for_contracting.html b/hypha/apply/activity/templates/messages/email/ready_for_contracting.html
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {% extends "messages/email/base.html" %}
 
-{% load i18n %}
+{% load i18n util_tags %}
 {% block salutation %}{% endblock %}
 
 {% block content %}{# fmt:off #}
 {% blocktrans with title=source.title_text_display%}The project "{{ title }}" is waiting for contract.{% endblocktrans %}
 
-{% trans "View the project here" %}: {{ request.scheme }}://{{ request.get_host }}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
+{% trans "View the project here" %}: {% base_url %}{{ source.get_absolute_url }}
 
 {% blocktrans with lead=source.lead email=source.lead.email %}Please contact {{ lead }} - {{ email }} if you have any questions.{% endblocktrans %}
 {% endblock %}{# fmt:on #}