- If you have a regular gmail address and you have two-step verification disabled:
- Ask yourself why you haven't yet enabled two-step verification.
- Ensure that you “Turn on Allow less secure apps” in the "Less secure apps" section of your account.
- If you have a regular gmail address and you have two-step verification enabled:
- Visit your App passwords page. You may be asked to sign in to your Google account.
- At the bottom, click Select app and choose email.
- Click Select device and choose the device you’re using.
- Select Generate.
- Follow the instructions below to enter the App password (the 16 character code in the yellow bar) on your device.
- Select Done.
Goto System > Advanced > Email
System Email Settings
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From Email Address youremailaddress@gmail.com
To Email Address youremailaddress@gmail.com
SMTP Server smtp.gmail.com
Port 587
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Authentication ☑ - Enable SMTP authentication.
Username youremailaddress@gmail.com
Password your gmail password or the 16 character code from the yellow bar
Authentication Method Login
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Use TLS ☑ - Enable SSL/TLS for secured connections.
Enable STARTTLS ☑ - Start TLS from within the session.
TLS Server Certificate Check ☑ - Enable checks of the server certificate.
Use Default TLS Trust File ☑ - Use default TLS trust file /usr/local/etc/ssl/cert.pem.
TLS Fingerprint:
TLS CRL File:
TLS Cert File:
TLS Key File: