# SMTP Maintenance Setup
* [General SMTP Setup](#smtpmaintenancesetup-generalsmtpsetup)
* [Test your SMTP](#smtpmaintenancesetup-testyoursmtp)
* [Google SMTP](#smtpmaintenancesetup-googlesmtp)
* [SendGrid SMTP](#smtpmaintenancesetup-sendgridsmtp)
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## General SMTP Setup
Go to **Admin → Plugins → SMTP Maintenance**
*Click* on the **green**** +** button. (See image) to add a new mail server.
When you click on the **green**** +** a dialogue box will appear. That is where you will fill out the credentials for the server and *click* **Create**.
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**Host Name**, **Username**, **Password**, **Port Number** and **SSL settings** will all be provided by your SMTP host. Typically these values can be found with a quick Google search
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## Test your SMTP
Now you will be able to test your **SMTP Account** right away to make sure the credentials are correct and that it is running how it should be.
To do this you will *click* on the **Envelope** Icon.
Once the **envelope** is open it will display another window. There you will *enter* in your *email address*.
Once you've entered your email then *click* on **‘SEND TEST’**. This is going to let you know whether it was successful or not. You will see the results by scrolling down to the bottom (see image).
Note: *If it does **NOT** read **"SUCCESSFUL"**, chances are there is something wrong with the credentials.*
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**SMTP Port 25 Hosts**
Certain SMTP hosts may instruct to use port 25. Occasionally, the SMTP connection will be unsuccessful, even with correct setup and credentials. In that event, try using port 2525 instead.
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### Google SMTP
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Google revokes your app passwords when you change your Google Account password. To continue to use an app with your Google Account, create a new app password.
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#### Step 1: Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
App Passwords are only available when **2-Step Verification** is enabled on your Google account.
1. **Go to Google Account Settings**
* Visit [myaccount.google.com](https://myaccount.google.com/).
2. **Enable 2-Step Verification**
* Navigate to **Security** from the left-hand menu.
* Under **"How you sign in to Google"**, click **2-Step Verification**.
* Follow the steps to set up 2-Step Verification using your phone number or an authenticator app.
#### Step 2: Generate an App Password
1. **Access App Passwords**
* In the **Security** section, under **"How you sign in to Google"**, look for **App Passwords**. If not available then use the ‘Search Google Account’ search bar to find it.
* If prompted, re-enter your Google account password.
2. **Generate a New App Password**
* Under **"Select the app and device you want to generate the app password for"**, choose:
* **App**: Select the app you're using (e.g., Mail).
* **Device**: Select the device you're using or choose **Custom** to enter a name.
* Click **Generate**.
3. **Copy the App Password**
* A 16-character password will appear. Copy it to use in Step 3.
* Click **Done**
#### Step 3: Use the App Password in SMTP Maintenance
Host Name: [smtp.gmail.com](http://smtp.gmail.com/)\
Username: \
Password: the 16-character password from Step 2\
Port: 587\
Use SSL: Enable\
Type: STARTTLS
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### SendGrid SMTP
**Host Name:** [smtp.sendgrid.net](http://smtp.sendgrid.net)
**Username**: apikey (Not your actual API key- type in “apikey”)
**From Email**: the address associated with this SMTP Profile
**password**: API key from SendGrid
