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

Product Version: 6.5.0.0

Overview

This article provides step-by-step instructions to configure mail settings in Saner CVEM using a Gmail account with Basic Authentication. The configuration requires setting up mail server details and generating a Google 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 Create to save the configured mail settings.

Part 2: Creation of App Password

Step 1: Enable IMAP for Gmail

1. Log in to your Gmail account.

2. Navigate to Settings > See All Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP.

3. Under IMAP Access, select Enable IMAP.
   

4. Save the 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.

   • If the option isn’t visible, use this direct link: Google App Passwords

2. Select the app and device for which you want to generate the password.

3. 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 in Saner CVEM using Basic Authentication. The generated App Password ensures secure communication between your application and Gmail.