Symptoms
- You set up e-mail notifications to Gmail.
- Sending e-mail notifications fails with:
Authentication failed
Solution
- In your Gmail settings turn on Access for less secure apps:
- In Acronis True Image settings specify in this order:
- SMTP server: smtp.gmail.com
- Encryption: TLS
- Port: 587
It is important to select the encryption type first, and then specify the port.
- In the SMTP authentication section specify your Gmail e-mail address and password.
Click Send test message to check if the e-mail can be delivered successfully.
E-mail notifications should be sent successfully.