Setting up SMTP (Google)

How to set up your SMTP if you are a Google or Gmail user

Written By Indema Support

Last updated 2 days ago

Gmail (Google) users have to go through an extra step with connecting their gmail accounts or Google workspace accounts with indema. This extra step is implementation of an App Password. An app password is a 16-digit passcode that gives a less secure app or device permission to access your Google Account. App passwords can only be used with accounts that have 2-Step Verification turned on.

Create & use app passwords

Important: To create an app password, you need 2-Step Verification on your Google Account.

If you use 2-Step-Verification and get a "password incorrect" error when you sign in, you can try to use an app password.

Create and manage your app passwords. You may need to sign in to your Google Account.

If you've set up 2-Step Verification but can't find the option to add an app password, it might be because:

Your Google Account has 2-Step Verification set up only for security keys.
You're logged into a work, school, or another organization account.
Your Google Account has Advanced Protection.

Tip: Usually, you'll need to enter an app password once per app or device.

SMTP Settings

SMTP server: smtp.gmail.com
Port: 587 (for TLS) or 465 (for SSL)
Username: Your full Gmail address (e.g., yourname@gmail.com)
Password: An app password (generated from your Google Account)
Security: TLS or SSL