Send boberdoo Emails With Gmail
Every Gmail account allows access its SMTP server settings which gives you the ability to send emails from your Gmail account via any external email service. This page will show you how to configure your Gmail account in order to use it to send emails through your boberdoo lead distribution system.
Gmail SMTP Restrictions
Step 1: Create a Gmail Account
If you already have a Gmail account, you can use your existing account. However, based on the restrictions listed above, you may want to consider creating a unique Gmail account for this purpose.
Step 2: Enable Two-Step Authentication
In order for Gmail SMTP to send, you must set up two-step authentication for your Google account. To do so, access your Gmail account, click on your user icon in the top right hand corner and select My Account. From here, locate the Sign-in & security section and click the Signing in to Google link. Next, click the 2-Step Verification tool and then click Get Started.
Step 3: Generate A Gmail Application Password
To send emails using Gmail's SMTP, you'll need to generate a unique application password. You can find instructions on where to access this app password here. You should now see a popup with your newly generated app password. Copy the app password. It is the only time you will be able to access it.
Step 4: Go To Settings > Email Settings Tab in boberdoo
Your Gmail account is now configured to use the Gmail SMTP. However, the credentials need to be plugged into boberdoo. To locate the Email Settings tab, simply go into your system and on the left side under the Settings tab, you should see Email Settings.
Port Configuration
*If SMTP - Port=587, SMTP - Connection security=TLS does not work, try SMTP - Port=465, SMTP - Connection security=SSL.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use your existing Gmail account or create a unique one for this purpose. A dedicated account is recommended given Gmail's SMTP sending restrictions.
Access your Gmail account, click your user icon, select My Account, then locate the Sign-in & security section. Click Signing in to Google, then 2-Step Verification, and follow the setup prompts.
Try SMTP Port 587 with TLS connection security first. If that does not work, use SMTP Port 465 with SSL connection security.
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