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= Standard Email Providers =
= Standard Email Providers =
==Gmail (googlemail) Standard Account==
== Gmail / Googlemail ==
You need to create and use an Application Password for the Gmail account because if you try to use your normal Gmail password Google might block the emails from sending and treat them as spam.  Google explains how to do this [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/1173270?hl=en here.]


Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
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Port: 465
Port: 465


You need to create and use an Application Password for the '''Gmail''' account. [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/1173270?hl=en This Google help page explains how to do this.]
You also need to ''' allow less secure apps'''. How you set this up depends on your Google Account.  


=== Allow less secure apps ===
If you have a Gmail (Googlemail) Standard Account:
Google accounts which have a menu "My Account" > "Connected apps & sites" may need to set


"Allow less secure apps" = ON
Google accounts which have a menu 'MY ACCOUNT > CONNECTED APPS & SITES may need to set 'Allow less secure apps' = ON


If you have a Gmail (Googlemail) G-Suite Account (pro version):


If you try to use your normal Gmail password Google might block the emails from sending and treat them as spam.
You may need the following settings in Googel to allow Email sending via Gmail:
 
==Gmail (Googlemail) G-Suite Account (pro version)==
 
Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
 
Encryption: SSL
 
Port: 465
 
You need to create and use an Application Password for the '''Gmail''' account. [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/1173270?hl=en Here google explains]
 
=== Allow less secure apps ===
Google pro accounts may need the following settings to allow email sending via Gmail:


*Open your Google Admin console (admin.google.com).
*Open your Google Admin console (admin.google.com).
*Click Security > Basic settings .
*Click SECURITY > BASIC SETTINGS
*Under '''Less secure apps''', select '''Go to settings for less secure apps'''.
*Under 'Less secure apps', select 'Go to settings for less secure apps'.
*In the subwindow, select the '''Enforce access to less secure apps for all users''' radio button. ...
*In the subwindow, select the ''Enforce access to less secure apps for all users' radio button.
*Click the '''Save''' button.
*Click SAVE.
 
If you try to use your normal Gmail password Google might block the emails from sending and treat them as spam.


==Microsoft Live (Hotmail)==
==Microsoft Live (Hotmail)==


  Microsoft live has issues with external systems like Beds24 sending email and can block mails, we cannot recommend this system, use at your own risk
<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span>Microsoft live has issues with external systems like Beds24 sending email and can block mails, we cannot recommend this system, use at your own risk.


Mail Server: smtp.live.com OR smtp-mail.outlook.com (Check the details from your email service)
Mail Server: smtp.live.com OR smtp-mail.outlook.com (Check the details from your email service)