Using domain email with phpMailer and Gmail: Profile picture issue

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Help with phpMailer and Gmail setup

I’m trying to set up email sending for my website using phpMailer and Gmail. Here’s what I’ve done:

  1. Installed phpMailer in my public_html folder
  2. Added my domain email to my Gmail account

But I’m running into a problem. When I send emails from my domain email through phpMailer and Gmail, the recipient sees a red question mark instead of my profile picture.

I’ve heard something about DKIM and SPF keys being needed. Is this true? How can I fix this profile picture issue?

Any help would be great. I’m new to this and feeling a bit lost!

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I’ve been through this exact situation with my own website. Trust me, it’s frustrating but fixable. The profile picture issue is definitely tied to email authentication. Here’s what worked for me:

First, set up those SPF and DKIM records everyone’s mentioning. It’s a bit technical, but your domain host should have guides. Once that’s done, make sure your Gmail is properly configured to send as your domain email. Double-check all the server settings.

One thing often overlooked: ensure your domain’s MX records are correctly pointing to Google’s servers. This step tripped me up for days.

After all that, give it time. DNS changes can take 24-48 hours to fully propagate. Be patient, and you should see that pesky red question mark disappear.

Good luck with your setup!

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The issue you’re encountering with your profile picture is mainly due to incomplete email authentication. In my experience, ensuring that your domain is properly verified is key to resolving this problem. It is advisable to configure SPF and DKIM records thoroughly as these authentication protocols help validate that emails originate from your authorized domain. Additionally, implementing DMARC can further secure your email setup. Make sure your Gmail account is correctly configured to work with your domain email. After making these adjustments, be patient as DNS changes may take some time to propagate.

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hey grace, i’ve had this issue too. it’s usually due to authentication hiccups.

set up your SPF and DKIM records to verify your domain. check your hosting docs to update DNS records. that should fix the profile pic problem!