Solved server settings for gmail in W.E's 2012

[Vonda]

have been trying to syncronize my gmail in Windows essentials 2012.
I had for outgoing mail smtp.gmail.com, for incoming mail pop.gmail.com, checked the authentication box. I double checked my log on on gmail with user name and password. Yet I still get "can not connect to server"
I did check mark the imap box in the gmail account.

 

[richc46]

POP and SMPT change gmail to googlemail.com
465 and 995 are the ports

 

[GaryB0125]

These settings work for Windows Live Mail in the US

 

[Vonda]

POP and SMPT change gmail to googlemail.com
465 and 995 are the ports

I changed as directed, but the pop port did not change to 465 and stayed at 25. Be;ow the error message:
Unable to send or receive messages for the Gmail (dollbarbie344) account. The connection to the server has failed.
Server: 'googlemail.com'
Windows Live Mail Error ID: 0x800CCC0E
Protocol: POP3
Port: 995
Secure(SSL): Yes
Socket Error: 10061

 

[Vonda]

These settings work for Windows Live Mail in the US

This is what I had before the change, I shall try both ways again.

 

[richc46]

POP and SMPT change gmail to googlemail.com
465 and 995 are the ports

I changed as directed, but the pop port did not change to 465 and stayed at 25. Be;ow the error message:
Unable to send or receive messages for the Gmail (dollbarbie344) account. The connection to the server has failed.
Server: 'googlemail.com'
Windows Live Mail Error ID: 0x800CCC0E
Protocol: POP3
Port: 995
Secure(SSL): Yes
Socket Error: 10061

I told you what mine was, it should work. If you cannot get it to work, give us a screen shot of the entire setup. I will let you know how yours differs from mine.

 

[Vonda]

After this "new" set up, it still did not work, here are the screen shots of the set up.

 

[richc46]

Mine is a bit different
Pop address put pop.googelmail.com.
smtp address put smtp.googlemail.com

 

[Vonda]

Tried it but no result. I did send an test e mail to my husband, but it stays in the out box.

 

[richc46]

Where is says use secure password authentication put clear text authentication. I bet you work now

 

[richc46]

Also its smtp not smpt

 

[Vonda]

Changed that, but still no action. I double checked my password to get to my gmail account and that works.

 

[Vonda]

I corrected the smtp, still no action.

 

[richc46]

I checked all your setting and they agree with mine. I have also removed all of the personal information relating to your account such as passwords and address. Trust me, you would have nothing but problems if this information was read by the wrong people. You would get so much spam and maybe worse.
In any event, I will think about your problem and post any new ideas. Maybe others will come by too.

 

[Vonda]

Thank you Richard.

 

[GaryB0125]

Here are settings that work for a Gmail pop connection in WLM....Have you verified that Gmail is allowing access for less secured apps? This needs to be on for a Gmail account to work with WLM.

 

[Vonda]

Hi Gary,
I tried the settings in your post, but I still get the error message:
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Unable to send or receive messages for the Gmail (xxxxxxxxx) account.
An incorrect password was entered.
The next time you send or receive messages,
you'll be asked to enter your user name and password for this account.
Server Error: 0x800CCC90
Server Response: -ERR [AUTH] Web login required:
https://support.google.com/mail/bin/answer.py?answer=78754
Server: 'pop.gmail.com'
Windows Live Mail Error ID: 0x800CCC92
Protocol: POP3
Port: 995
Secure(SSL): Yes
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When I check in advanced, the out going mail port 465 stays highlighted, could that be part of the problem?
I double checked again my password by logging out firstfrom gmail and re log on again

 

[GaryB0125]

Hi Vonda,
Not sure what else to recommend......here are some suggestions:
1. Verify in your account settings that the outgoing server requires authentication
2. Disable any anti-virus setting that is checking your incoming/outgoing email
3. Go to Programs/Features, and repair any Windows Essentials Programs
4. Be sure you have completely logged out of your Gmail account using webmail
5. Remove the problem account in WLM and add it back in from scratch

Sorry I can't be more helpful. Let us know how you progress.

 

[Vonda]

I have done all the steps again to no avail. The one thing that puzzles me is that port 465 stays highlighted instead of going to black print like Port 995.

 

[GaryB0125]

Try changing the outgoing mail port from 465 to 587. Don't understand why it stays highlighted.