This is the easiest way to send emails via Google.
SMTP Settings (Gmail)
SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com
Port: 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL)
Authentication: Required
Username: Full Gmail address
Password: App Password (NOT normal password)
🔐 IMPORTANT: Use an App Password
Google no longer allows normal passwords for SMTP.
Steps:
- 1. Go to your Google Account → Security
- 2. Enable 2-Step Verification
- 3. Go to App Passwords
- 4. Generate a password for:
- • App: Mail
- • Device: Other (name it "DayRate")
- 5. 👉 You'll get a 16-character password like: abcd efgh ijkl mnop
- 6. Use that as your SMTP password
Your App Password is stored securely and never shared.