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Send email action through Gmail SMTP

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Posted on by zsgugli 7

Hi,

 

I think I set the action up correctly, it only fails because Gmail would require a 2FA for the first-time use.

 

When I run the Workflow, it only throws an error and does not prompt me to pass the authentication.

 

Is there a way to set this up?

 

Regards

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    v-bofeng-msft Microsoft Employee on at

    Hi @zsgugli ,

     

    Please try:

     

    1\Turn on IMAP

    vbofengmsft_0-1667181258231.png

     

    2\Turn on 2-Step Verification and create your app password

    1. Open your Google Account.
    2. In the navigation panel, select Security.
    3. Under “Signing in to Google,” select 2-Step Verification 
    4. Create your own app password

     

    3\Create a new SMTP connection

    • SMTP Server Address :   smtp.gmail.com
    • User Name:                     XXXX@gmail.com
    • Password:                       Your APP Password
    • SMTP Server Port:           587
    • Enable SSL:                      Yes

     

     

    Best Regards,

    Bof

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    zsgugli 7 on at

    Small correction,

     

    2\Turn on 2-Step Verification and create your app password

    1. Open your Google Account.
    2. In the navigation panel, select Security.
    3. Under “Signing in to Google” section, select App passwords
    4. Create your own app password

     

    Thank you,

    Alex

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