Title: Postman setup with Gmail
Last modified: August 31, 2016

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# Postman setup with Gmail

 *  [GreenScotland](https://wordpress.org/support/users/greenscotland/)
 * (@greenscotland)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/postman-setup-with-gmail/)
 * Hi,
    I would like to be sure that I have correctly setup Postman with my Gmail.
   I think I have set up most of it correctly and my test emails are working but
   I am not sure of two options. Type: SMTP or Gmail API Security: SMTPs or STARTTLS
   Please clarify which option I should choose in both cases and why. I can´t find
   this information anywhere. Thanks, Adam
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/postman-smtp/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/postman-smtp/)

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 *  [Jeff Cohan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jdcohan/)
 * (@jdcohan)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/postman-setup-with-gmail/#post-7380109)
 * What works for me:
    Type: SMTP Security: STARTTLS
 * Also, the default port (465) did NOT work. But the Connectivity Test (from the
   main Postman menu) is what showed me what to change it to. _Do_ run that test;
   it’s awesome.
 * HTH
    Jeff Cohan
 *  Thread Starter [GreenScotland](https://wordpress.org/support/users/greenscotland/)
 * (@greenscotland)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/postman-setup-with-gmail/#post-7380110)
 * Hi Jeff,
    Thanks a lot for replying. Really appreciate it! Yes, the settings 
   that worked for you are also the ones I have employed. I guess they must be the
   ones then. I would still like to be 100% sure of the options I have chosen though.
   If anyone knows of any clear instructions explaining exactly which options should
   be used and why I would love to take a look. Postman SMTP is a fantastic plugin
   and I am very grateful but I feel it would benefit greatly from a clear and simple
   instruction manual. Cheers, Adam
 *  [Jeff Cohan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jdcohan/)
 * (@jdcohan)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/postman-setup-with-gmail/#post-7380113)
 * Frankly, [@greenscotland](https://wordpress.org/support/users/greenscotland/),
   I can’t imagine more thorough and clear documentation than what the plugin author
   has provided on the Installation, FAQs, and Other Notes pages here in the repository.
   Internet email is affected by so many variables; **_simple_** is isn’t.
 *  Thread Starter [GreenScotland](https://wordpress.org/support/users/greenscotland/)
 * (@greenscotland)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/postman-setup-with-gmail/#post-7380125)
 * Hi Jeff, the plugin is awesome and the info available is also pretty great, but
   I still can´t find clear instructions and reasons on how to choose: Type: SMTP
   or Gmail API & Security: SMTPs or STARTTLS. Maybe I am missing this somewhere
   but I have looked a few times. Regards, Adam
 *  Plugin Author [Jason Hendriks](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jasonhendriks/)
 * (@jasonhendriks)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/postman-setup-with-gmail/#post-7380127)
 * [@greenscotland](https://wordpress.org/support/users/greenscotland/)
 * I’ll always welcome volunteer help! I don’t have as much time for this project
   as I used to (that always happens).
 * Gmail supports SMTP just like every other provider. The only reason to use Postman
   and the Gmail API is if your web host blocks the SMTP ports (25/465/587).
 * As for SMTPS vs STARTTLS, it doesn’t matter. For the foreseeable future, Gmail
   supports both.
 * The wizard will choose SMTP (more stable) over the API, and STARTTLS (official
   IANA assignment) over SMTPS.
 *  Thread Starter [GreenScotland](https://wordpress.org/support/users/greenscotland/)
 * (@greenscotland)
 * [10 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/postman-setup-with-gmail/#post-7380132)
 * Hey Jason,
    Thank you very much for your reply and for clarifying this matter.
   I really appreciate it! All sounds good and makes sense. I have to say again 
   how great your plugin is. There is a real necessity for the service it provides
   and it does so excellently. What kind of help do you need? Not sure if I would
   be technically knowledgeable enough to help out, but I could let a few of my 
   contacts know and see if they were able to get involved. Thanks again and all
   my best, Adam

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