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How to generate an app password for the SMTP settings of Google work email?
How to generate an app password for the SMTP settings of Google work email?
Updated over a week ago

Follow these steps to set up your Google SMTP settings and enable SMTP functionality.


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Creating app password in Google

In order to connect your Gmail account securely, you would have to create an app password, here's how:

  • Login to your Google account.

  • Click on your profile photo on the top right.

  • Click on "Manage Google account".

  • From the left-hand side navigation bar click on "Security".

  • In the "How you sign in to Google" section, select "2-step verification"

  • Select "App Passwords" from the bottom.

  • Enter your "App Name", and click "Create"

  • Copy the "App Password"

โœ๏ธ Note: To activate app passwords, you must first enable 2-step verification.

If you haven't enabled it yet, please refer to this article.

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