On Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:47:40 -0600
fernandoreyesavila3 <fernandoreyesavila3_AT_gmail.com> wrote:
> On 22/11/26 04:06PM, Enan Ajmain wrote:
> > Previous responders said:
> >
> > o Maybe GMail doesn't allow sending emails without their web
> > interface o Gmail doesn't allow to use SMTP in a classic way
> > (normal auth with/without encryption).
> >
> > I can confirm that GMail does allow sending emails through other
> > means (not only “git send-email”, but any email client). But it is
> > true that recently GMail removed the ability to use your the
> > password of your Google account directly (remember “Less Secure
> > Apps”?). Instead you'd have to use either OAuth2 or an
> > app-specific password[1].
> >
> > The relevant part of my gitconfig:
> > [sendemail]
> > smtpServer = smtp.gmail.com
> > smtpServerPort = 587
> > smtpEncryption = tls
> > smtpUser = 3nan.ajmain_AT_gmail.com
> > ; smtpPass = gmail app pass
> >
> >
> > [1]: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833?authuser=0
> >
> > --
> > Enan
> > 3nan.ajmain_AT_gmail.com
> > https://git.sr.ht/~enan/
> > https://www.github.com/3N4N
> >
>
> It is possible to use gmail through another client but it's sort of a
> pain. If your interested setting up your gmail with mutt I think it's
> worth checking out luke smith's (mutt
> wizard)[https://github.com/LukeSmithxyz/mutt-wizard].
Thank you. But I don't know why you are suggesting email clients. I am
not saying you shouldn't have. I am just saying I didn't ask for it.
But thank you.
--
Enan
3nan.ajmain_AT_gmail.com
https://git.sr.ht/~enan/
https://www.github.com/3N4N
Received on Wed Nov 30 2022 - 10:48:00 CET