How to Set Up an SMTP Gmail Server for Sending Emails

Setting up an SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) Gmail server allows you to send emails from your applications, websites, or email clients using Gmail’s SMTP service. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to configure the Gmail SMTP server.

What is SMTP?

SMTP is a protocol used to send and relay outgoing emails. Gmail provides an SMTP service that allows you to send emails securely from third-party applications.

Gmail SMTP Server Settings

To configure an SMTP Gmail server, use the following settings:

• SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com
• SMTP Port: 587 (for TLS) or 465 (for SSL)
• Username: Your Gmail address (your-email@gmail.com)
• Password: Your Gmail account password (or an App Password if 2-Step Verification is enabled)
• Encryption: TLS (recommended) or SSL

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up SMTP Gmail Server

1. How to on 2-step verification?

1. Go to Google Account Security.
2. Scroll down and on 2-step verification.

2. Generate an App Password (For 2-Step Verification Users)

If you have 2-Step Verification enabled, follow these steps to generate an App Password:

1. Go to Google App Passwords.
2. Select the app passwords.
3. Generate and copy the 16-character App Password.