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30 May 2013, 10:56 AM
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Email Error: SMTP Error: Could not connect to SMTP host. I am using gmail

hi

I intend to send email by gmail
where is wrong at my setting, what should I do?

Thanks

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30 May 2013, 11:00 AM
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Re: Email Error: SMTP Error: Could not connect to SMTP host. I am using gmail

before,I set by using smtp.yahoo.com,it did work,but now even if set by using smtp.yahoo.com again,it still donot work.
actually,I have tried yahoo,gmail,qq.they also donot work.

what should I do if I wish to use the email function.

thanks

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30 May 2013, 1:28 PM
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Re: Email Error: SMTP Error: Could not connect to SMTP host. I am using gmail

win8win:

before,I set by using smtp.yahoo.com,it did work,but now even if set by using smtp.yahoo.com again,it still donot work.
actually,I have tried yahoo,gmail,qq.they also donot work.

what should I do if I wish to use the email function.

thanks

Check the server port.

**Question: **What Are the Gmail SMTP Settings?
Looking for the Gmail SMTP server settings?
**Answer: **The Gmail SMTP server settings for sending mail through Gmail from any email program are:

  • Gmail SMTP server address: smtp.gmail.com
  • Gmail SMTP user name: Your full Gmail address (e.g. example######################)
  • Gmail SMTP password: Your Gmail password
  • Gmail SMTP port: 465
  • Gmail SMTP TLS/SSL required: yes

Your screen shot shows port 587.

Different servers use different ports.

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Rod

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30 May 2013, 4:57 PM
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Re: Email Error: SMTP Error: Could not connect to SMTP host. I am using gmail

See http://www.zen-cart.com/wiki/index.php/Troubleshoot_-_Email_Problems

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