I’m trying to set up my Gmail account for sending emails from my app hosted on GoDaddy. But I’m running into some trouble. When I try to send an email, I get this error:
Error: SMTP connect() failed.
I’m not sure what’s going wrong. Has anyone dealt with this before? I’ve double-checked my settings, but maybe I’m missing something. Any tips on how to properly configure Gmail for outgoing emails on GoDaddy would be really helpful. Thanks!
I encountered a similar issue when setting up Gmail for outgoing emails on GoDaddy. The key is to use Gmail’s SMTP server settings correctly. Make sure you’re using smtp.gmail.com as the SMTP server, port 587 for TLS, and port 465 for SSL. Also, enable ‘Less secure app access’ in your Google account settings, or better yet, set up an app password for added security.
One often overlooked step is configuring GoDaddy to allow outgoing SMTP connections. Check your hosting control panel for any email or SMTP restrictions. Sometimes, you need to whitelist Gmail’s SMTP servers or adjust firewall settings.
If you’re still having trouble, try using GoDaddy’s own SMTP server as a workaround. It’s not ideal, but it can help isolate whether the issue is with Gmail or GoDaddy’s configuration.
hey mate, had the same prob before. check ur firewall settings on godaddy, sometimes they block outgoing smtp. also, make sure u’ve got the right ports (587 or 465) and ur using smtp.gmail.com. if that don’t work, try setting up an app password in ur google account. good luck!
I’ve been through this exact headache with GoDaddy and Gmail. Here’s what finally worked for me:
First, double-check your SMTP settings. Use smtp.gmail.com, port 587 with TLS or 465 with SSL. But here’s the kicker - GoDaddy can be finicky with outgoing SMTP. I had to contact their support to whitelist Gmail’s SMTP servers specifically for my account.
Another thing that tripped me up was Google’s security. Even with the correct settings, I kept getting that SMTP connect error. Turns out, I needed to create an app-specific password in my Google account settings. This bypassed the two-factor authentication that was blocking the connection.
Lastly, if all else fails, consider using GoDaddy’s SMTP relay service. It’s not ideal if you’re attached to using your Gmail address, but it solved all my connection issues instantly. Just something to keep in your back pocket if you hit a wall with the Gmail setup.