How to Configure GMAIL 2-Step Authentication with RecPro
If you have or need to turn on GMAIL 2-step authentication for the account being used for SMTP relay follow the steps in this article.
1. Turn on 2-Step Verification
If you are not familiar with this sign-in method its essentially a way to add a second layer of security to your GMAIL account. Not only do you need to use your typical GMAIL password you also need to provide a randomly generated code afterwards. These are generated by authenticator apps. You can, however, create an app specifipassword to be used with RecPro once turned on.
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2. Generate an app specific password
To make 2-step authentication work with ReCPro a specific app password has to be created. This is a password that only ReCPro would be authorized to use. Instructions on how to set this up can be found here: https://support.google.
3. Enter the unique ReCPro app password into RecPro's SMTP Setup
When you create a new app password you will be given its unique code one time. You can not get this back unless you generate a new app password. Enter the unique code into RecPro's SMTP setup as shown below.
