Gmail & MyBB Finally got it working, here's how

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Hello,
I was finally able to get myBB working with smtp@ gmail. It seems that since I am a new member of this message board, I am not allowed to post anything but 2 links… Check out my solution here.

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Hello,
I’m an IT Tech but I am new to MyBB, please keep that in mind.

I have searched through the net and did not find anything to help me get setup with MyBB hosted on Infinity Free, using Smtp.Gmail.Com.

Here is what I did.

  1. Configure your Google profile (the one used for sending SMTP email from MyBB) with 2 factor authentication.
  2. Go to google App Passwords in your Google profile properties.
  3. Add the app name smtp.gmail.com and copy the generated password.
  4. Configure MyBB Admin CP> Configuration > Mail Settings. Add the following details;
    -Mail Handler: SMTP
    -Smtp Hostname: “GMAIL HOST”
    -Smtp Port: 587
    -Smtp Username: [email protected]
    -Smtp Password: “The generated App Password from Google”
    -Smtp Encryption Mode: TLS Encryption
    -Save Settings.

**When I had my admin Email Address configured as the same as my [email protected] it would not send out emails. I switched it for another @outlook.com address and it seemed to resolve the issue. **I honestly cant say if this step is necessary or not… As is said, it seemed to work for me.

Note: The quickest way I found to send an email in MyBB is to go back to the forum and select a thread, Then select “Send this Thread to a Friend”. The message should arrive promptly.

**If it does not work; I suggest you use this SMTP tester. SMTP Tester
In the tester page;
-Select all the available options and enable logging, Your error should be clearly listed in the log.

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Hey!
Aren’t app passwords depreciated? Not sure everywhere but it’s not available anymore in India…

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No … and I don’t think they ever will be unless a good alternative comes around.

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While testing various settings to make myBB work sending email, the log from the SMTP tests would not accept the password. I tried everyway I could imagine. The app password is accepted by Gmail and the solution works. If you find another way for mybb & Gmail to work I would like to hear about it.
Thanks

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its available in India too, works perfectly for me on smtp mails with phpmailer.

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if possible share exact code screenshot masking credentials, that would enable to examine exact issue.

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Alright, I didn’t see the 2 step verification part.

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