Is there an updated way to get alerts via Gmail? I tried with my previous settings and it doesn’t work, did something change with gmail servers? I tried with work and personal emails.
If you are using Google Mail to send emails (smtp.gmail.com), you will typically use port 25 if SSL is disabled, and port 465 if SSL is enabled. See Google’s documentation on Sending Emails for more information.
The google link includes the following info for smtp.gmail.com smtp-relay.gmail.com
I’ve previously been (successfully) using the ‘restricted SMTP’ aspmx.l.google.com
The ports listed are Port 25, 465, or 587
(none / SSL / TSL)
None of these are working, I’m going to dig through the Google apps / suite / workspaces / whatevertheycallitnow admin interface to see if the security thing has been changed.
I’ve tried Yandex too and this also seems to fail, anyone able to recommend a service which won’t block email alerts? or does something need updating in Deadline?
Using Gmail from a non-GUI session has been complicated for quite a few years now. They (rightfully so) want you to obtain a token to use the service API, which may include many manual steps like 2FA and “I’m not a robot” type things.
Not sure if you can use the API as a non-human user, eg. with app key and secret. Either way, I guess my ramblings aren’t really addressing your actual question.
Since you’re using the built-in email method there are probably two options here:
You stumble upon the correct “insecure” SMTP settings that still work. If any
Thinkbox updates their backing code for the email system to allow more modern integrations – similar to how your phone or whatever sets up a new account. This would probably require substantial development from Thinkbox
If you want to roll your own solution though, you can just tunnel your email request through a trusted third party “automation” platform like Zapier. They’ll take your money, but will make your life pretty convenient at the same time.
Thanks for this, zapier is a real payment cluster! I’m looking for something that will suit all users and work as it used to.
I have a ticket open for this (105274) but still not getting anywhere, last suggestion was to increase the timeout but this doesn’t change anything as the response usually comes back quickly that it didn’t work
I’m getting a (slightly) different error which seems chopped off
Attempting to send test email...
Error occurred while trying to send email:
System.Net.Mail.SmtpException - Mailbox unavailable. The server response was: 5.7.1 Invalid credentials for relay [123.45.67.89]. The IP address you've
I’ll have a dig through the gmail admin as I’m sure that IP will be set somewhere
