How can I set up my Gmail account for outbound emails on GoDaddy hosting?

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I’m encountering difficulties integrating my Gmail account for sending emails through my application, which is hosted with GoDaddy. My aim is to properly set the outbound email settings using my Gmail credentials. However, I keep receiving an error stating that the SMTP connection could not be established. I’ve tried various troubleshooting methods, but the problem persists. Here’s an example of the code I’m using, which may need adjustments:

<?php
include 'EmailDispatcher.php';

$emailSender = new EmailDispatcher();
$emailSender->configureServer('smtp.gmail.com', 587);
$emailSender->setAuth('[email protected]', 'securePassword');

if (!$emailSender->initiateMail()) {
    echo 'Failed to connect to the SMTP server. Please verify your configurations.';
} else {
    echo 'Email sent successfully using Gmail outbound settings!';
}
?>

I would appreciate any guidance on resolving this SMTP configuration issue.

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Based on my experience, it is essential to verify that your Gmail settings allow SMTP connections when used from external services like GoDaddy. I encountered a similar issue and found that generating an app-specific password and configuring the connection to use TLS on port 587 helped resolve the problem. Make sure that your firewall or hosting restrictions are not blocking the connection. Additionally, double-check if you have enabled the proper settings in your Google account for third-party app access. Testing the connection with an alternative SMTP library sometimes offers more detailed insights into the failure points.