Gmail SMTP Integration

Introduction:

Gymini users can now seamlessly integrate their Gmail accounts for smoother communication and outreach. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on setting up Gmail SMTP integration, with a special focus on users in the Philippines. By leveraging 2-step verification and app-specific passwords, users can ensure a secure and efficient integration process.

Overview:

• Creating app-specific passwords for accounts with 2-step verification.

• Enabling 2-step verification.

• Addressing common FAQs related to Gmail SMTP integration.

1. Go to Google.com

2. Click on your icon on the top right

3. Make sure you choose the correct Google Account that you want to integrate with

4. Click on Manage your Google Account

5. Click on Security

6. Scroll down further to locate the section Signing in to Google.

Make sure 2-step verification is enabled. You must turn on 2-step verification to see the App Passwords option.

If 2-step verification is missing, the option to allow users to turn on 2-step verification is off in Google Admin. Please contact the Google Workspace admin to follow this article to enable the option.

7. Once 2-step verification is enabled, Click on App passwords

Make sure the right email is selected from the dropdown.

Type password

Click on Next

8. Select the app and device you want to generate the app password for:

9. Click on Other (Custom name) and name it SMTP integration (anything works)

10. Click on GENERATE

11. Drag to copy the highlighted text and paste it as the password when integrating Gmail SMTP

12. On the top left

A. Search for a sub-account if you want to integrate Gmail SMTP for a location

B. Switch to Agency View if you want to integrate Gmail SMTP across all locations in agency settings

13. A. Search for a sub-account if you want to integrate Gmail SMTP for a location

Once you are in the sub-account

Click on Settings at the bottom left.

14. Scroll further on the sidebar menu to Click on Email Services

15. Click on Add Service on the top right

16. Click on the dropdown to Select Provider > Select Gmail

Paste the copied App Password that we generated just now in the Password field:

17. Enter your Gmail Login Email and click Save; done!

How to enable 2-step verification:

1. Go to Google.com

2. Click on the 9 dots menu here on the top right

3. Scroll down to click on Admin

Go to the Main menu on the top left

Click on Security > Authentication > 2-step verification

Ensure the option to Allow users to turn on 2-Step Verification is enabled.

Refresh the manage your Google account page to see if 2-Step Verification shows up now:

Conclusion: Gymini's Gmail SMTP integration offers users a secure and efficient way to enhance their communication capabilities. By following this guide, users can easily set up the integration and optimize their outreach efforts. As always, security is paramount, and Gymini ensures that by leveraging 2-step verification and app-specific passwords.