Gmail SMTP integration allows to send customized emails to users at course enrolment, payment success, course completion, form submission and many more with admin name and email. This ensures effective communication between student and administrators.

Here is a detailed step-by-step video.

 

 

Step-by-Step: Gmail SMTP Setup

1. Enable 2-Step Verification

  • Log in to your Gmail account.
  • Click on the 9-dot menu in the top-right corner and choose Account.
  • Go to Security and ensure that 2-Step Verification is enabled and completed.
 

2. Create an App Password

  • Go to the App Passwords page using this URL: https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords
  • Click on Create App 
  • Enter a custom name like “FreshLearn”.
  • Click Generate and copy the password provided (make sure to remove any spaces when you use it).

 

3. Update SMTP Settings in FreshLearn

  • Log in to your FreshLearn dashboard.
  • Go to Settings → Domain Settings → SMTP.
  • Fill in the rest of the fields:
    • Sender Email (must match your Gmail address)
    • Sender Name (your name or brand)
    • Username (your Gmail address)
    • Paste the app password (without spaces).
    • SMTP Server Address: smtp.gmail.com
    • Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS)
  • Click Save.

You’ll receive a test email once everything is set up correctly.

 

Conclusion

By setting up SMTP with Gmail, you ensure that your communication with learners is professional, reliable, and on-brand. It’s a quick one-time setup with long-term benefits.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our support team at [email protected].