Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- system_objs [2019/04/03 19:06] – [HVAC Controller] ingrid
+++ system_objs [2019/04/25 21:04] – wikiadmin
@@ Line 366: / Line 366: @@
 This object is needed to configure SMTP server parameters to send email messages from the server (used to send alerts, reports etc.).
-  * **SMTP server** Default server hostname of the desired e-mail service, for example "smtp.google.com".
+  * **SMTP server** Default server hostname of the desired e-mail service. For Gmail the server is "smtp.gmail.com".
-  * **Server port** Default server listening port, for example, for Gmail accounts "587".
+  * **Server port** Default server listening port. This port is usually 25 for not encrypted connection it is 465 or 587. For Gmail accounts it can be both 465 or 587.
-  * **From** E-mail address specified in the sender field; if this property is empty in the e-mail will appear noreply@thinknx.com in the from field.
+  * **From** E-mail address specified in the sender field; if this property is empty in the e-mail will appear noreply@thinknx.com in the from field. For Gmail account and for many other this field must be filled with the proper sender email address ("my_email@gmail.com")
   * **Authentication** Enable or disable SMTP user authentication by means of username and password.\\ If the property ”Authentication” is set to ”Enable”, the following properties will appear:
-    * Username: E-mail address used as username of the e-mail account.
+    * Username: E-mail address used as username of the e-mail account or any other authentication string. For Gmail it must be the email address ("my_email@gmail.com")
     * Password: Password of the e-mail account.
-  * **Use SSL** If enabled, use SSL encription to connect with the server.
+  * **Use SSL** If enabled, use SSL encription to connect with the server. Must be enabled with Gmail.
+Please note that when Gmail is used with Pop3 apps like Thinknx Server, it is required to enable "Allow less secure apps" from within your Gmail account.
+Here's how to find this Gmail security option:
+  * Open your web browser, e.g., Internet Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, etc.
+  * Go to the www.gmail.com web site.
+  * Sign into your account.
+  * At the top right, click the colorful circle containing a capital letter (usually the first letter of your first name).
+  * In the menu that appears, click "My Account."
+  * A new browser tab or window will open.
+  * Under "Sign-in & security" click "Apps with account access."
+  * Scroll down and look at the "Allow less secure apps" option on the right. Turn the option "ON"
 ==== Object commands ====