What Are the Gmail SMTP Settings?

Question: What Are the Gmail SMTP Settings?

Looking for the Gmail SMTP server settings?

Answer: The Gmail SMTP server settings for sending mail through Gmail from any email program are:

• Gmail SMTP server address: smtp.gmail.com
• Gmail SMTP user name: Your full Gmail address (e.g. example@gmail.com)
• Gmail SMTP password: Your Gmail password
• Gmail SMTP port: 465
• Gmail SMTP TLS/SSL required: yes

To download mail from Gmail to your email program, see the

• Gmail IMAP server settings or the
• Gmail POP3 server settings.

For detailed instructions on setting up Gmail in your email program or service, see

• Accessing Gmail in Your Email Program or Mobile Device

(Updated January 2012)