Gmail SMTP settings

Setting up SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) using Gmail involves configuring your email client or application to use Gmail's SMTP server for sending emails. Here are the general steps:

Step 1: Enable Less Secure Apps in Gmail

1. Go to your Google Account Security Settings.
2. Scroll down to the "Less secure app access" section.
3. Turn on the "Allow less secure apps" toggle. This step is necessary for using Gmail SMTP with some email clients.

Step 2: Generate an App Password (Optional)

If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your Gmail account, you might need to generate an "App Password" instead of using your regular password.

1. In the App passwords section of your Google Account, generate a new app password.
2. Note the generated password as you'll need it for SMTP configuration.

Step 3: Configure SMTP Settings in Your Email Client or Application

The SMTP settings you need to configure are as follows:

• SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com
• Port: 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL)
• Username: Your full Gmail address (e.g., [email protected])
• Password: Your Gmail account password or the app password you generated if you have two-factor authentication enabled.