Outgoing mail server for gmail offline
When you're offline, you can't use Gmail's built-in SMTP server to send emails. However, there are a few workarounds to help you send emails offline:
- Offlineimap: This is a command-line tool that allows you to synchronize your Gmail account with a local IMAP server. You can then use a mail client like Mutt or Alpine to send emails offline. You'll need to set up Offlineimap on your device and configure it to connect to your Gmail account.
- Gmail's offline mode: Gmail has an offline mode that allows you to compose and send emails when you're disconnected from the internet. To enable offline mode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "See all settings."
- Scroll down to the "General" tab and click on "Offline."
- Enable "Enable offline mail" and set the "Offline storage" to a suitable value (e.g., 100 MB).
- Click "Save Changes."
- Once you've enabled offline mode, you can compose and send emails as usual. When you're back online, your emails will be sent and synced with your Gmail account.
- Third-party apps: There are several third-party apps that allow you to send emails offline, such as:
- Gmail Offline: A Chrome extension that allows you to compose and send emails offline.
- Gmail Offline Mail: A Firefox add-on that provides similar functionality.
- Send Later: A browser extension that allows you to compose and schedule emails to be sent later, even when you're offline.
Keep in mind that these workarounds may have limitations, such as:
- Offlineimap may not work with all email clients or devices.
- Gmail's offline mode has limitations on the number of emails you can compose and send offline.
- Third-party apps may have limitations on the number of emails you can send or receive offline.
It's also important to note that sending emails offline may not be as secure as sending them online, as your emails may be stored on your device in plain text.