Gmail Set-Up for Emailed Invoices & Other Functions

Overview

If you're using a Gmail Account instead of Ankota's "no-reply" default email address, please watch video or complete steps below to get your environment set up! 

• Step 1 - verify two step authentication - Watch Video
• Step 2 - Click URL - https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords
• Step 3 - Create an App Password - Watch Video
• Step 4 - Add password to Ankota (directions below) or email support@ankota.com for technical assistance

Get your Google Generated App Password

STEP 1

• Login to Google
• Go to Account 
• Click Security and turn on 2-step verification
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• Add Phone Number
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• STEP 2
  • Click HERE to CREATE AN APP PASSWORD
    • Type in Ankota
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  • Copy & Screenshot the Generated App Password
    • do not use the password in the screenshot below; this is just an example
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• STEP 3
  • Send your gmail and app password to support@ankota.com to complete your set-up

Configure Gmail in Ankota

We are happy to get work on this step for you! Please complete steps above and email support@ankota.com with gmail and app password. If you wish to take this step yourself, the directions are:

• Log in to environment
• Click Settings
• Click Organization Details
• Select Tab Interface Configurations
• Select Subtab Accounts
  • Name - gmail
  • URL - smtp.gmail.com
  • Username - gmail
  • Password - app password from Google (COPY & PASTE THE PASSWORD, INCLUDING SPACES: DO NOT TYPE IN)
  • Port - 587
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