From 81a7161baace67011c0cdcd220a54d497b51f91f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dyson Parkes Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:01:12 +1200 Subject: [PATCH] update email details --- docs/settings/notifications/email.md | 10 +++------- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/settings/notifications/email.md b/docs/settings/notifications/email.md index bc836e1f..617f2139 100644 --- a/docs/settings/notifications/email.md +++ b/docs/settings/notifications/email.md @@ -22,6 +22,8 @@ Submit these settings, and then can run a test. This will confirm whether or not 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` @@ -32,15 +34,9 @@ Submit these settings, and then can run a test. This will confirm whether or not ## 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)