Bsnl outgoing mail server smtp for gmail account

To set up BSNL's outgoing mail server (SMTP) for a Gmail account, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable Less Secure Apps in your Gmail account

To allow BSNL's SMTP server to connect to your Gmail account, you need to enable "Less Secure Apps" in your account settings. Here's how:

  1. Sign in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Go to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  4. Click on "Other" and then "Settings."
  5. Scroll down to the "Less secure app access" section and toggle the switch to "On."

Step 2: Configure BSNL's SMTP server settings

BSNL's SMTP server settings are as follows:

Step 3: Configure your Gmail account to use BSNL's SMTP server

To configure your Gmail account to use BSNL's SMTP server, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your Gmail account settings (gear icon > See all settings).
  2. Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  3. Click on "Add a POP3 mail account you own" (even though you're using an SMTP server).
  4. Enter your BSNL email ID and password.
  5. Click on "Next" and then "Add Account."
  6. In the "Outgoing Server" section, enter the following settings:
    • Server: smtp.bsnl.in
    • Port: 587
    • Username: Your BSNL email ID (e.g., [your_email_id]@bsnl.in)
    • Password: Your BSNL email password
  7. Click on "Add Account" to save the changes.

Step 4: Test your setup

To test your setup, try sending an email from your Gmail account using BSNL's SMTP server. If everything is configured correctly, you should be able to send emails successfully.

Remember to disable "Less Secure Apps" in your Gmail account settings once you've completed the setup, as it's not recommended to leave it enabled for security reasons.