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What is Gmail SMTP

The Gmail SMTP host is smtp.gmail.com. For secure connections, use port 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL). You'll also need your Gmail username (your email address) and password, or an app password if you have 2-Step Verification enabled

What are the Settings for Gmail SMTP Service

• SMTP Server Address: smtp.gmail.com
• Port:
  • 587 (TLS) - Recommended for security
  • 465 (SSL) - Another secure option
• Authentication: Required

How to send Email using Gmail SMTP with PHPmailer

Send Email via Gmail SMTP Server in PHP using PHPMailer

Here is a PHP Script.

1. Download PHPmailer PHP Script
2. Now, Unzip the downloaded zip file in your computer.
3. Open index.php
4. Edit lines from 33 to 37

• Sender Name
• Sender Email
• username: Your Gmail Account Full
• password: Your Gmail Password

1. Now, Save index.php
2. Then, Upload full folder of unzip edited to Your Domain root at Cpnael.
3. Open Your domain in a Browser.
4. Done

Output should be: