I’m trying to configure Magnolia CMS to send emails through a Gmail account but I’m running into some problems. Has anyone successfully done this before? I’ve attempted to set it up but I keep getting authentication errors when I try to send a test email. It’s frustrating because I can’t seem to figure out what I’m doing wrong.
Are there any specific settings or steps I need to follow to make this work? I’ve looked through the Magnolia documentation but I’m still confused. Maybe I’m missing something obvious? Any help or advice would be really appreciated. I’m not super technical so please explain it in simple terms if you can. Thanks in advance!
I’ve gone through this exact setup recently, and it can definitely be tricky. The key is making sure you’re using the right security settings on the Gmail side. Here’s what worked for me:
First, enable 2-step verification on your Gmail account if you haven’t already. Then, generate an app-specific password for Magnolia. Use this password in your Magnolia SMTP configuration instead of your regular Gmail password.
In Magnolia’s mail.properties file, make sure you’re using these settings:
mail.smtp.auth=true
mail.smtp.starttls.enable=true
mail.smtp.host=smtp.gmail.com
mail.smtp.port=587
Also, double-check that your username is your full Gmail address.
If you’re still having issues after this, it might be worth checking your firewall settings or trying from a different network. Sometimes corporate networks can block these connections.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you need any clarification on these steps.
hey mate, i had similar issues. make sure u enable ‘less secure app access’ in ur gmail settings. also, double check ur smtp config in magnolia - use port 587 and enable TLS. if that dont work, try creating an app password in gmail. good luck!
I’ve encountered this issue before when setting up email functionality with Magnolia CMS. One crucial step often overlooked is configuring your Gmail account to allow access from less secure apps. Navigate to your Google Account settings, find the ‘Security’ tab, and enable ‘Less secure app access’. This should resolve most authentication errors. Additionally, ensure your SMTP configuration in Magnolia is correct. Use smtp.gmail.com as your host, port 587, and enable TLS. Your username should be your full Gmail address. If you’re still facing issues, consider using Google’s OAuth 2.0 for authentication instead. It’s more secure and reliable. Magnolia has documentation on implementing OAuth 2.0, which might be worth exploring for a more robust solution. Remember to test your configuration thoroughly before deploying to production. Good luck with your setup!