diff --git a/backend/server.js b/backend/server.js
index 5b55917..65f49e6 100644
--- a/backend/server.js
+++ b/backend/server.js
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ app.post('/contact', async (req, res) => {
 
   try {
     await transporter.sendMail({
-      from: `"KenJim Technologies" <${process.env.SMTP_USER}>`,
+      from: `"KenJim Technologies" <${process.env.FROM_EMAIL || process.env.SMTP_USER}>`,
       to: process.env.CONTACT_TO,
       replyTo: email,
       subject: `[kenjim.com] ${service || 'General Inquiry'} — ${name}`,