Gmail Outgoing Mail Server
Do you prefer using other email software programs but are forced to use Gmail because of work? No worries! You can use SMTP service to access your Gmail account from any program you wish.
But in order to make SMTP relay software work on your email client, you have to set up the SMTP server first. Learn what this type of server is and the correct settings to input for your Gmail outgoing mail server.
What is SMTP?
The acronym SMTP stands for “Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.” This protocol enables you to send emails to your recipients. The movement of emails happens on an SMTP server, which mainly functions as a regular server does.
Many businesses let you “rent” their SMTP servers. By subscribing instead of hosting your own SMTP server, you not only save money, but also get better deliverability and protect your sending reputation.
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The SMTP server settings for Gmail
If you’ve picked out an email client already, all you need to do is enter Gmail’s settings into the client. Here are the necessary details for setup:
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SMTP server address: smtp.gmail.com
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SMTP username: your Gmail account, ending in “@gmail.com”
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SMTP password: your Gmail account’s password
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SMTP port (TLS): 587
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SMTP port (SSL): 465
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SMTP TLS/SSL required: yes
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Be sure to change your POP3 and IMAP settings
Remember: an SMTP server can only handle outgoing mail. This means that if you use an email client to access your Gmail account, not only will you need to set up the SMTP relay service, but also the POP3 or IMAP server.
POP3 and IMAP are servers that handle incoming mail. Without setting up POP3 or IMAP, you’ll be able to send emails but not receive them.
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