I keep getting an error message that says, connection to the outgoing sever smtp.gmail.com failed. What do I do to fix this? I am not able to send or reply to emails.

I keep getting an error message that says Connection to outgoing server smtp.gmail failed. I’m not able to reply or send emails. What do I do?

iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 28, 2020 3:21 PM

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Dec 28, 2020 3:39 PM in response to christi402

christi402 wrote:

I keep getting an error message that says Connection to outgoing server smtp.gmail failed. I’m not able to reply or send emails. What do I do?
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/a77239fb-3566-4186-9e72-aadec3c5c952

Delete and reinstall the mail account and if that doesn't work, then contact gmail or look at their support site.

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I keep getting an error message that says, connection to the outgoing sever smtp.gmail.com failed. What do I do to fix this? I am not able to send or reply to emails.

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