Then select the type of App password you're creating - use Mail - and choose Other (Custom name) as the device. Click through to the Google Accounts App Passwords page using the link above.

Creating an App PasswordĬreating the App Password is relatively easy. Leave the Port set to 587 and keep Secured connection using TLS.įor the Password, you'll have to create and provide an App Password generated in Google Accounts App Passwords page at. In the SMTP Server field, enter, and enter your Gmail address, including the part in the Username field. Setup Gmail to authenticate to, and use, their own SMTP servers for sending messages from those non-gmail addresses.Īssuming you already have 2-Step Authentication enabled for your Gmail/Google account, go to the Accounts and Import tab in Gmail Settings, and Add another email address you own, enter your name and email address, and uncheck Treat as an alias. Here are the step by step instructions with example images You'll be prompted with verification options, which I chose to enter a code emailed to the alias email address that I entered. Change SMTP server to -, Change Username to your gmail address, and then copy/paste the 16 digit generated app password.Ĩ. Uncheck 'TREAT AS AN ALIAS' then NEXT STEPħ. A popup window will appear, enter Your Name, and the 'Alias' email you wish to use. Send mail as - click Add another email address you own'Ħ. In a new window, open GMail, click Gear Icon, and then Settings then Account and Importĥ.

A 16 digit generated app password (Keep this open as you'll need to copy/paste later)Ĥ. Click 'Select App' - Select 'MAIL' then 'OTHER' and enter a custom name IE 'Gmail1'. Under Password & Sign-in Method, click the arrow beside 'Off' to turn it on.Įnter your password and prompt for verification method (Text message or phone call)Įnter the code where prompted then click 'TURN ON' go to top to continue with Alias instructions.ģ. Log in using your email and password for your gmail account To enable 2-Step Authentication on your Google/Gmail account If 2 step authentication is not enabled in your account, follow these instructions. It may not work later if they change things again.ġ. New method was just tested today (Aug 22, 2016), and found to work. Gmail makes things more secure, but adds a twist when they don't explain how to add aliases to Gmail Accounts in their help files.

Gmail treat as an alias