How to Enable SMTP in Gmail? Step-by-Step Guide
To enable SMTP in Gmail, you need to turn on Gmail access in your Google account, allow SMTP settings, and use Gmail’s SMTP server details (smtp.gmail.com with the correct port, encryption, and authentication). Once enabled, Gmail SMTP lets you send emails from third-party apps, websites, or email clients securely using your Gmail account. Step-by-Step: How to Enable SMTP in Gmail Step 1: Enable IMAP in Gmail (Required) Even though SMTP is for sending emails, Google requires IMAP to be enabled. Log in to your Gmail account Click the gear icon → See all settings Go to the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab Under IMAP access, select Enable IMAP Click Save Changes Step 2: Enable 2-Step Verification (Mandatory) Google no longer allows less secure app access. To use SMTP, you must enable 2-Step Verification. Go to Google Account → Security Under “Signing in to Google,” turn on two-Step Verification Verify using SMS or an authenticator app This step is essential before generating an App ...