Gmail outlook setup smtp

Here are the steps to set up Gmail and Outlook to use SMTP:

Gmail Setup:

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
3. Click on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
4. Scroll down to the "SMTP" section.
5. Enable "Less secure app access" by toggling the switch to the "On" position. This is required for Outlook to connect to your Gmail account.
6. Note down the SMTP server settings:
   • Server: smtp.gmail.com
   • Port: 587
   • Username: your Gmail address
   • Password: your Gmail password
7. In Outlook, go to File > Account Settings > Account > More Settings > Outgoing Server.
8. Enter the SMTP server settings you noted down:
   • Server: smtp.gmail.com
   • Port: 587
   • Authentication: Use same settings as my incoming mail server
   • Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA): unchecked
9. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Outlook Setup:

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Account Settings > Account > More Settings > Outgoing Server.
2. Click on the "Outgoing Server" tab.
3. Enter the SMTP server settings:
   • Server: smtp.gmail.com
   • Port: 587
   • Authentication: Use same settings as my incoming mail server
   • Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA): unchecked
4. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Make sure that you have enabled "Less secure app access" in your Gmail account settings.
• Check that your Gmail account is not set to use 2-Step Verification. If it is, you will need to generate an App Password and use that instead of your regular password.
• If you are still having trouble, try disabling the "Less secure app access" setting and then re-enabling it.
• If you are using a firewall or antivirus software, make sure that it is not blocking the SMTP connection.