Gmail smtp settings outgoing

Here are the Gmail SMTP settings for outgoing emails:

SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com

Port: 587 (or 465 for SSL/TLS)

Encryption: TLS (or SSL for older versions)

Username: Your Gmail address (e.g., [email protected])

Password: Your Gmail password

Authentication: PLAIN or LOGIN (depending on your email client or server)

Here's a breakdown of each setting:

• SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com is the default SMTP server for Gmail.
• Port: 587 is the default port for TLS encryption. You can also use 465 for SSL/TLS encryption, but 587 is recommended.
• Encryption: TLS is the recommended encryption method. If your email client or server doesn't support TLS, you can use SSL.
• Username: Your Gmail address is used as the username for authentication.
• Password: Your Gmail password is used for authentication.
• Authentication: PLAIN or LOGIN are the two common authentication methods. PLAIN is the default, but some email clients or servers may require LOGIN.

To set up Gmail SMTP settings in your email client or server, follow these general steps:

1. Go to your email client or server settings.
2. Look for the "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP" settings.
3. Enter the SMTP server address (smtp.gmail.com).
4. Enter the port number (587 or 465).
5. Select the encryption method (TLS or SSL).
6. Enter your Gmail address as the username.
7. Enter your Gmail password.
8. Choose the authentication method (PLAIN or LOGIN).
9. Save your changes.

Note: If you're using 2-Step Verification (2SV) with your Gmail account, you may need to generate an App Password to use with your email client or server.