How to Configure Mail Settings with Gmail Account (Basic Authentication)

Solution Overview:

This article provides step-by-step instructions to configure mail settings with a Gmail account using Basic Authentication. The process involves configuring mail settings and generating an App Password to ensure secure access.

Part 1: Mail Settings Configuration

Step 1: Access Control Panel

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. From the dropdown menu on the left, select your organization.
   

Step 2: Navigate to Mail Settings

1. Under the Settings section, click Mail.
2. Select New Mail Settings to begin configuration.
   

Step 3: Enter Mail Details

1. Refer to the provided screenshot for the required mail server details.
2. In the Password field, enter the App Password generated in your Google Account.
   

Step 4: Test Mail Settings

1. Click Test Mail to validate the configuration.
2. Upon successful testing, you will receive a confirmation notification on the same page.
   

Step 5: Save Settings

1. Click the Create button to save the configured mail settings.

Part 2: Creation of App Password

Step 1: Enable IMAP for Gmail

1. Ensure IMAP is enabled in your Gmail account:
   • Log in to Gmail.
   • Navigate to Settings > See All Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP.
   • Under the IMAP Access section, select Enable IMAP.

2. Save changes.

Step 2: Turn On Two-Step Verification

1. Log in to your Google Account.
2. Navigate to the Security section.
3. Enable Two-Step Verification and complete the setup process.

Step 3: Create App Password

1. After enabling Two-Step Verification, locate the App Password option in the Security section.
2. If the option isn’t visible, use this direct link: Google App Passwords.
3. Select the app and device for which you want to generate the password.
4. Click Generate to create the App Password.

Step 4: Use the App Password

1. Copy the generated App Password.
2. Enter this password in the Mail Settings during configuration.

Conclusion:

By completing the above steps, your Gmail account will be successfully configured with Basic Authentication. The generated App Password ensures secure communication between your application and Gmail.