--- title: SMTP Setup Guide (Gmail) description: This guide explains how to configure an SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) connection in your Springdel console to enable outgoing emails — including system notifications, password resets, and alert messages. --- [Skip to content](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/smtp-setup-guide-gmail#main-content) [![Springdel Logo](https://learn.springdel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SpringdelLogo-med2.png?width=138&height=30&name=SpringdelLogo-med2.png)](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.springdel.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.springdel.com/blog) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://www.springdel.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.springdel.com/blog) - [Customer Portal](https://pages.springdel.com/support) [Customer Portal](https://pages.springdel.com/support?hsLang=en) Welcome. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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Go to your tenant's **Settings**, then open the **SMTP Settings** tab. 2. Fill in the following fields: - **Connection Name**Give your SMTP connection a clear, recognizable name (for example, Gmail SMTP). *Example: Example SMTP* - **Server Address**Enter the SMTP server address for your email provider. *Example for Gmail: smtp.example.com* - **Port**Specify the port number. Typical ports: 465 **(SSL)** or 587 **(TLS/STARTTLS)**. - **Use SSL**Enable this toggle if your SMTP provider requires SSL for secure email sending. *Important: For Gmail, SSL is recommended.* - **Authentication Type**Select your authentication method — usually Basic for most SMTP providers. - **Username**Enter the full email address you want to send emails from. *Example: yourname@example.com* - **Password**For Gmail, it is strongly recommended to use an **App Password** instead of your main Gmail password — especially if you have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled. - **File Size Limit** (Optional) Set a limit for attachment sizes if required. --- ### **Step 2 - Enter Sender Details** 1. **Sender Email**: The email address that will appear in the **“From”** field for all outgoing messages. 2. **Sender Name**: A clear and professional display name that will appear as the sender in outgoing messages. --- ### **Step 3 - Test the Connection** Once all fields are complete: - Click **Test Connection** to verify that your SMTP settings are working properly. - If the test is successful, click **Save** to store your configuration. --- ### **How to Generate a Google App Password** 1. Sign in to your Google Account and go to **Account Settings > Security**. 2. Under **Signing into Google**, select **App Passwords**. 3. You may be asked to verify your identity with your password or 2FA. 4. Under **Select the app and device**, choose **Mail** for the app and **Other (Custom name)** for the device — give it a name like *SMTP Connection*. 5. Click **Generate**. 6. Google will display a 16-character App Password. **Copy this password.** 7. Use this App Password as your SMTP password in the connection settings. **Important:** Do not share this password. If needed, you can revoke it anytime from your Google Account. --- ### **Best Practices & Tips** - **Use App Passwords for Gmail**: Always generate a **Google App Password** instead of using your main Gmail password, especially if **2FA** is enabled. - **Enable SSL or TLS**: Use **SSL (Port 465)** or **TLS/STARTTLS (Port 587)** to ensure secure email transmission. - **Test Before Going Live**: Use the **Test Connection** function to verify settings before enabling SMTP for production use. - **Limit File Size for Attachments**: Configure a **file size limit** to prevent failed email sends due to oversized attachments. - [Springmatic Overview](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/springmatic-overview?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Alerts](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/springmatic-overview?hsLang=en#alerts) - [Dashboard](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/springmatic-overview?hsLang=en#dashboard) - [File Management](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/springmatic-overview?hsLang=en#file-management) - [Sign-in Options](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/springmatic-overview?hsLang=en#sign-in-options) - [Type of OS](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/springmatic-overview?hsLang=en#type-of-os) - [User & Group Management](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/springmatic-overview?hsLang=en#user-group-management) - [Android Edge](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/android-edge?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Enrollment](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/android-edge?hsLang=en#enrollment) - [Profile Options](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/android-edge?hsLang=en#profile-options) - [Miscellaneous](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/android-edge?hsLang=en#miscellaneous) - [Android Enterprise](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/android-enterprise?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Enrollment](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/android-enterprise?hsLang=en#enrollment) - [Profile](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/android-enterprise?hsLang=en#profile) - [iOS](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/ios?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Enrollment](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/ios?hsLang=en#enrollment) - [Profile](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/ios?hsLang=en#profile) - [Windows](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/windows?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Enrollment](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/windows?hsLang=en#enrollment) - [Troubleshooting](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Android Edge](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#android-edge) - [Tickets](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#tickets) - [Support](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge/support?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://learn.springdel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/springdel-blue-large.png?width=106&height=24&name=springdel-blue-large.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://learn.springdel.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) Springmatic Knowledge Base Copyright © 2026, Springdel Technologies