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How to set up an app password for an Alias Gsuite/Google Workspace?

If you're using an alias Gsuite/Google Workspace and the 2-step verification activated, please follow this 4 steps tutorial to set up your app password.


Step 1 : Set the password


Go to your Google Account and open the Security tab. Scroll down to find App passwords. An app password is a security layer that Google generates so you can use apps like Mailwarm without your main password. Choose Other in the Select app dropdown.

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Step 2 : Generate the App password


Give it the name you want (it's not a technical parameter) and Generate the password.

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Step 3 : Copy the password


Copy this password, you'll need it to configure your SMTP on Mailwarm. Once you click done, it will disappear and you won't have access to it anymore.

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Now you're almost done click on this tutorial(insertlink) and follow the third step to setup your SMTP on Mailwarm

Step 4 : SMTP settings on Mailwarm:


Now you're all set to connect your account to Mailwarm, and add a new email account. Then fill in the SMTP form as following :‍

Email address/reply-to : your alias address
Smtp Host : smtp.gmail.com
Port/protocol : 587/TLS
Smtp Username : your main email address
Password : the app password you have generated

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Hit the Test & Save button, you'll receive a confirmation email if this worked properly.

Updated on: 05/10/2021

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