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userreadynas
Jul 11, 2016Aspirant
Email configuration not working on Readynas nv+ v2
Hi, Product: ReadyNas NV+ v2 dashboard 1.0.0.271 Problem: Cant get email service to work (Under Settings > Alerts) Error Message: Unable to send a test message. (the log doesn't provi...
- Jul 12, 2016
Do you use a static IP address in the NAS?
If so, it might not be configured correctly (no DNS server being a common omission).
StephenB
Jul 11, 2016Guru - Experienced User
I use the same settings successfully on 4.1, 4.2, and OS 6 ReadyNAS.
It's probably an issue with the google account settings. You need to turn off 2-step verification and turn allow less secure apps on.
userreadynas
Jul 11, 2016Aspirant
Hi again, thanks for the quick response.
I have these settings the same. No 2 step, and yes to allow less secure apps.
It is also strange that my thunderbird has no problem working with the smtp settings.
Do I need to add a specific user with the gmail email address as well to readynas users?
I just cant same to find the solution. Been trying for a long time to get it to work. :-)
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