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How to Set Up SMTP With Gmail

Overview​

This article explains how to configure SMTP settings in Endpoint Protector to use Gmail as your email provider. It includes the required configuration values, steps for generating an app password, and instructions for sending a test email.

Instructions​

Configure SMTP Settings​

  1. Open the Endpoint Protector Web Console.

  2. Go to System Configuration > System Settings.

  3. In the Email Server Settings section, select SMTP from the Email Type field.

  4. Fill in the fields as follows:

    • Email Type: SMTP
    • Hostname: smtp.gmail.com
    • SMTP Port: 587
    • Require SMTP Authentication: Enabled
    • Username: Enter your Gmail email address
    • Password: Enter the app password generated in your Google Account (see steps below)
    • Encryption Type: TLS
    • Send test email to my account: Enabled
    • No-reply email address: Default

    SMTP configuration for Gmail in Endpoint Protector

  5. To use a custom no-reply email address, select Custom and enter your preferred email address, or leave the default.

IMPORTANT: When using Gmail as your SMTP provider, you must use an app password instead of your account password.

Configure App Password​

  1. Navigate to your Google Account – App Passwords.
  2. Select Security.
  3. Under the Signing in to Google section, select 2-Step Verification.
  4. At the bottom of the page, select App passwords.
  5. Enter a name that corresponds with where you will use the app password.
  6. Select Generate.
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the app password. The app password is the 16-character code generated on your device.
  8. Select Done.
  9. Once all fields are complete, click Save.
  10. Select Send test email to my account and click Save again. If the configuration is correct, a green banner will confirm that a test email was sent.