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Connect Gmail With SMTP

Step-by-step guide to connect Gmail with SMTP. Seamlessly set up email configuration for efficient communication.

Recepto Nov 29, 2025

Follow these simple steps to connect your Gmail account securely with Recepto using IMAP and SMTP.

  1. Confirm IMAP is Enabled in Gmail

Note: Gmail now enables IMAP by default for personal accounts. The traditional Enable/Disable IMAP buttons may no longer appear in the Gmail interface. Instead, you'll see a message like:

"Access Gmail from other clients using IMAP"

If you see this, IMAP is already active and no further action is needed.

If You're Using a Google Workspace Account:

In some cases, especially in corporate or school accounts, IMAP might be disabled by your admin. If that's the case:

  1. Ask your Google Workspace Admin to go to admin.google.com
  2. Navigate to: Apps > Google Workspace > Gmail > End User Access
  3. Ensure IMAP Access is enabled for your organizational unit

Once enabled, you can proceed with the steps below.

  1. Enable 2-Step Verification

  2. Open your Google Account at myaccount.google.com

  3. Click on the Security tab in the left menu

  4. Scroll to "Signing in to Google" and click 2-Step Verification

  5. If it's not enabled, click Get Started

  6. Enter your Google account password when prompted

  7. Add your phone number and verify using the OTP sent to you

  8. Click Turn On to complete the process

  9. You'll now see a checkmark next to 2-Step Verification in your Security tab

  10. Generate an App Password

  11. In your Google Account's Security tab, go to 2-Step Verification

  12. Scroll to the bottom and click App passwords

  13. For the app, select Mail

  14. For the device, choose Other (Custom name) and enter a label like "Recepto"

  15. Click Generate

  16. Copy the generated 16-character password

  17. Add Your Gmail Account in Recepto

  18. Go to app.recepto.ai and log in

  19. Navigate to the Email Accounts tab

  20. Click Add Account

  21. Enter your Gmail address and app password (not your regular Gmail password)

  22. Use the following server settings:

    • SMTP Host: smtp.gmail.com
    • SMTP Port: 465
    • SSL: True
    • IMAP Host: imap.gmail.com
    • IMAP Port: 993
    • SSL: True

  23. Click Test Connection

  24. You'll receive a test email on your Gmail account

  25. If successful, you'll see a confirmation message

Recommended: Use OAuth Instead

While connecting via IMAP and App Password works, Google OAuth is the more secure and reliable method. It doesn't require storing passwords and reduces the risk of disconnection due to security policy changes.

To set up OAuth instead, follow Recepto's official guide to Google OAuth setup.