I keep getting an error when trying to send a message "cannot send message using the server smpt.gmail.com" I have tried changing the server it doesn't work. Ideas??

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CMESLP Author

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I keep getting an error when trying to send a message "cannot send message using the server smpt.gmail.com" I have tried changing the server it doesn't work. Ideas??

What should I do?

MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)

Posted on Sep 17, 2012 7:48 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 17, 2012 8:27 AM in response to CMESLP

Mail > Preferences > Accounts > Account Information. Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com

Mail > Preferences > Accounts > Advanced. Port 993 with SSL checked. Authentication: Password.

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CMESLP Author

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Sep 17, 2012 8:34 AM in response to VikingOSX

Got this error message now "identity of smtp.gmail.com cannot be verified" after making the changes

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CMESLP Author

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Sep 17, 2012 8:36 AM in response to VikingOSX

I also have more then 1 e-mail account in mail.

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duliana

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Aug 2, 2013 5:31 AM in response to CMESLP

I am having the same problem and tryed the solution suggested but it did not work...any other suggestions? Only two e-mail addresses are getting bouced back to me and I have been sending to both for quite sometime..not sure why all of a sudden they are getting rejected!

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