Google are now deprecating the use of the Less Secure Apps Setting on Gmail accounts.
To use Gmail with DVRs, NVRs and Cameras will now require the use of an app password generated by Google. The password can only be used on one device so a new password will need to be generated for each device that you want to use. In order to use this feature Google requires the account to have 2 step verification turned on.
Turning on 2 Step Verification.
1. In your browser go to https://myaccount.google.com/security You can also navigate to here through Settings > Privacy and security > Manage your Google Account > Security.
2. Under ‘Signing in to Google’ turn on 2 Step Verification and follow the instructions.
Creating an App Password
1. If you have 2 step verification switched on go to Settings > Privacy and security > Manage your Google Account > Security (https://myaccount.google.com/security).
2. Under Signing in to Google – App passwords click on the right arrow and log in to your account.
3. Click on Select app and Other (Custom Name)
4. Enter a name for your device and click Generate.
5. You will now see the generated app password that you need to enter into you device. When you click Done you will not be able to see the password again.
6. Enter details in the DVR\NVR
Encryption – Can be left at Auto or TLS for ports 25 and 587, SSL for port 465.
Port – 25, 587 or 465. Check encryption above.
SMTP Server – smtp.gmail.com
Username – Gmail Username.
Password – App password just created. Enter the password without spaces.
Sender – Used to identify the sending device. This appears as From: in the received email.
Receiver – up to 3 email addresses, Receive Password allows the recipient to receive a password reset email with full admin rights.
Interval – Sets the minimum time between emails.
