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Berserkir-Wolf committed Sep 17, 2023
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SMTP Server: `smtp.gmail.com`
Port: `587`

Note: you will need to activate [Two Factor Authentication](#two-factor-authentication) and configure an app password for this option.

=== "Office 365"
SMTP Server: `smtp.office365.com`
Port: `587`
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## Common Mail Issues

### Gmail Less Secure Apps

In the past, Gmail has required you to enable "access for less secure apps", under your account security. [https://myaccount.google.com/lesssecureapps](https://myaccount.google.com/lesssecureapps).
This setting has been/is being retired (it's being done in stages, not all users will encounter this at once).
The only way moving forward is via Two Factor Authentication (2FA).

### Two Factor Authentication

To send email via Gmail with a direct SMTP connection, you may need to add an "App Password" to your account.
To send email via Gmail with a direct SMTP connection, you will need to add an "App Password" to your account.
This is only possible if you have 2 factor authentication turned ON with your Gmail account.
More information can be found [here](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833)

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