Fix: SMTP Error! Could not authenticate. Joomla (Gmail) Latest Version

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Fix: SMTP Error! Could not authenticate. Joomla (Gmail) Latest Version

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The latest version of Joomla 3.x and 4.x requires you to create an app password in order to use GMAIL as an SMTP email service.

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833?hl=en

If you use 2-Step-Verification and get a "password incorrect" error when you sign in, you can try to use an App Password.

1. Go to your Google Account.
2. Select Security.
3. Under "Signing in to Google," select App Passwords. You may need to sign in. If you don’t have this option, it might be because:
2-Step Verification is not set up for your account.
2-Step Verification is only set up for security keys.
Your account is through work, school, or other organization.
You turned on Advanced Protection.

4. At the bottom, choose Select app and choose the app you using and then Select device and choose the device you’re using and then Generate.

Follow the instructions to enter the App Password. The App Password is the 16-character code in the yellow bar on your device.
Tap Done.

Tip: Most of the time, you’ll only have to enter an App Password once per app or device, so don’t worry about memorizing it.
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SMTP Error! Could not authenticate.
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Test mail could not be sent.

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