SMTP Integration
(Setting Up SMTP Integration with Popular Email Service Providers)This guide provides a step-by-step process to configure SMTP settings for sending emails using Gmail, Zoho Mail, and Microsoft Outlook.
General SMTP Configuration Overview
To integrate SMTP into your application, you need:
- SMTP Server: The server address provided by the email service.
- From Email Name: The display name for the sender (e.g., "Your Company").
- Sender Email: The email address used to send emails.
- Username: Typically the sender email or a specific username.
- Password: The account password or an app-specific password.
- Port: The port number for the SMTP connection (e.g., 587 or 465).
- Security Type: The encryption protocol (e.g., TLS or SSL).
Gmail SMTP Configuration
Gmail is a popular choice for SMTP integration due to its reliability.
SMTP Settings for Gmail
| SMTP Server | smtp.gmail.com |
|---|---|
| From Email Name | Your chosen display name (e.g., "My App") |
| Sender Email | Your Gmail address (e.g., [email protected]) |
| Username | Your Gmail address |
| Password | An App Password |
| Port | 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL) |
| Security Type | STARTTLS (preferred) or SSL/TLS |
Setup Steps for Gmail
- Enable 2-Step Verification: Go to Google Account settings, navigate to Security > 2-Step Verification, and enable it.
- Generate an App Password: In Security > App Passwords, select App > Other, enter a name, and generate a 16-character password.
- Configure Your Application: Use the SMTP settings above and the App Password.
- Test the Connection: Send a test email to verify the setup.
Note: Ensure "Less secure app access" is disabled for accounts with 2-Step Verification.
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