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# SMTP

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SMTP connection tutorial
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Steps to take before connecting SMTP

**Enable "App Passwords" in Gmail:**

Go to Google Account Security Settings.

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Turn on 2-Step Verification (if it's not already enabled), it can be found under security or make use of the search bar to find it.

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Once enabled, go back to the security settings and look for the App Passwords option. Make use of the search bar if unable to find it

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Generate an app password specifically for the SMTP connection by simply entering the app name then click create.

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Use this password (instead of your regular Gmail password) in the SMTP settings of Boomerang and ensure you remove any spacing/hyphen between the password generated.

> **Boomerang > Left-Hand  Menu > Settings > White Label**

1. Follow the workflow mentioned above to land on the White Label screen.
2. From the buttons displayed at the top-right corner, click Other Settings.

<figure><img src="/files/8ItyPo9o9nZVJhwc7bWu" alt=""><figcaption><p>Other Settings</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Navigate to the Custom SMTP tile. Click the Connect Account button.

<figure><img src="/files/5JegenElVIzXgMMT4cc8" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connect Account</p></figcaption></figure>

4. This opens the Connecting a SMTP Account popup. In this example, we will take a look at SMTP connection using Gmail. You can also visit <https://kinsta.com/docs/> to find the best practices for connecting SMTP using Gmail.<br>
5. Enter smtp.gmail.com in the Server field.

<figure><img src="/files/prgnsQIQST20q2oSKWLL" alt=""><figcaption><p>Server</p></figcaption></figure>

6. Enter 465 in the Port field for a secure SSL connection.

<figure><img src="/files/pkTtGnR3Amm6frImbrrm" alt=""><figcaption><p>Port</p></figcaption></figure>

7. Enter your Gmail account credentials using the User and Password fields.

<figure><img src="/files/99heUvhQbMOtcMWZxvmt" alt=""><figcaption><p>Username and Password</p></figcaption></figure>

8. Enter your business email in the Email Sender field.

<figure><img src="/files/u13McUygnTe7vkfBZeOW" alt=""><figcaption><p>Email Sender</p></figcaption></figure>

9. Use the Sender Name field to enter the name that will be displayed for the sender.

<figure><img src="/files/tZhk41On5UvyFitWWWyT" alt=""><figcaption><p>Sender Name</p></figcaption></figure>

10. Once the required information is filled, click the Connect button.

<figure><img src="/files/cMzBqGbeSef1LTlCHk3c" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connect</p></figcaption></figure>
