How to Generate an App Password to send emails through Gmail

How to Generate an App Password to send emails through Gmail

To set up your Gmail account to send emails through Cashflow Manager, you need to generate an app password, by following these steps:

1. Log in to your Google account


2. Click on [Security] on the left-hand side          

3. Click [2-Step Verification]



4. Scroll to the bottom of the 2-Step Validation page to see the App Passwords and click the arrow to load the next screen.


If you are unable to see the App password options, please follow this link. 
https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords?pli=1&rapt=AEjHL4M_pK3rIBC3_AwZOKDoI62dr9lKIuW0GW37DBmXe7vZlIvU zAFO2_8PjS7tBt1PJJKLzGBphYL5uksV9O3vu3uL84P4grKr82tvgDL_WFWvwkeXPg
Please note you will still need to have 2 step verification turned on. 


5. Enter 'Cashflow Manager' as the App name
6. Create a new App Password


  1. The App Password can only be viewed once. So, it's important to use it to configure your Gmail account in Cashflow Manager as soon as is generated and keep it in your records, for later if is needed.
7. Copy your new App Password
8. Paste the App Password in the Password / App ID field of the Cashflow Manager Email Settings option:


Important:
  • For information on how to configure emails in Cashflow Manager, click here.
  • You need the 2-factor authentication option active on your Google account to be able to send email through Cashflow Manager.