How to configure gmail into grandnode to send mail

To configure Gmail to send emails from GrandNode, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable Less Secure Apps in Gmail

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Go to the Google Account settings page by clicking on the gear icon and selecting "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to the "Signing in to Google" section.
4. Click on "Less secure app settings".
5. Toggle the switch to "Allow less secure apps: YES".

Step 2: Create an App Password in Gmail

1. Go back to the Google Account settings page.
2. Scroll down to the "Signing in to Google" section.
3. Click on "App passwords".
4. Select "Mail" as the app type.
5. Select "Other (Custom name)" as the device type.
6. Enter a name for the app password (e.g., "GrandNode").
7. Click "Generate".
8. Note down the generated app password.

Step 3: Configure GrandNode to use Gmail

1. Log in to your GrandNode admin panel.
2. Go to "Settings" > "Email" > "SMTP".
3. Fill in the following details:
   • SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com
   • Port: 587
   • Username: your Gmail address
   • Password: the app password you generated in Step 2
   • Encryption: TLS
4. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 4: Test the Email Configuration

1. Go to "Settings" > "Email" > "Test Email".
2. Enter a test email address and a test message.
3. Click "Send" to send the test email.
4. Check your email inbox to ensure the test email was sent successfully.

That's it! Your GrandNode should now be configured to send emails using your Gmail account.