Leiden umail smtp gmail
A very specific question!
To set up Leiden University's UMail service to use Gmail's SMTP server, you'll need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Enable IMAP and SMTP in your Gmail account
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
- Enable IMAP and SMTP.
- Save your changes.
Step 2: Configure your UMail account to use Gmail's SMTP server
- Log in to your UMail account.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear) in the top right corner.
- Select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "SMTP" from the left-hand menu.
- Enter the following settings:
- SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com
- Port: 587
- Username: your Gmail address (e.g., [email protected])
- Password: your Gmail password
- Authentication: Use Authentication
- Click "Save" to save your changes.
Step 3: Configure your email client to use UMail's SMTP server
- Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird).
- Go to the "Account Settings" or "Preferences" section.
- Add a new account or edit an existing one.
- Select "SMTP" as the account type.
- Enter the following settings:
- SMTP Server: smtp.leidenuniv.nl
- Port: 587
- Username: your UMail address (e.g., [email protected])
- Password: your UMail password
- Click "Save" to save your changes.
That's it! Your UMail account should now be configured to use Gmail's SMTP server. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask.