Mail Server Configuration Using App passwords in Odoo 17

In Odoo 17, we can securely configure an email server to send and receive emails within the application. This is useful for features like sending quotations, invoices, and notifications via email. If our email service provider (e.g., Gmail, Outlook) supports app passwords, we can use them to authenticate our Odoo instance with the email server.

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2. Introduction Enterpr ise In Odoo 17, we can securely configure an email server to send and receive emails within the application. This is useful for features like sending quotations, invoices, and notifications via email. If our email service provider (e.g., Gmail, Outlook) supports app passwords, we can use them to authenticate our Odoo instance with the email server.

3. Enterprise Prerequisites Before configuring the mail server, ensure that you have enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) for y our email account. This is a security requirement for generating app passwords.

4. Enterprise Generating an App Password Log in to your email account and navigate to the security settings. Locate the option to generate app passwords or manage authorized applications. Generate a new app password specifically for Odoo 17.

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7. Enterprise Configuring the Outgoing Mail Server In Odoo 17, go to Settings > Technical > Email > Outgoing Mail Servers. Create a new outgoing mail server or edit an existing one.

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9. Enterprise Configuring the Outgoing Mail Server Enter your email server information (SMTP server, port, encryption type). Select "User" as the authentication method in the "Credentials" section. Enter your email address in the "Email From" field. Enter the app password you generated earlier as the "Password". Test the connection and save the settings.

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11. Enterprise Configuring the Incoming Mail Server (Optional) To receive emails in Odoo 17, go to Settings > Technical > Email > Incoming Mail Servers. Create a new incoming mail server or edit an existing one.

12. Enterprise Configuring the Incoming Mail Server (Optional) Enter your email server information (IMAP/POP server, port, encryption type). Enter your email address in the "Email" field. Enter the app password as the "Password". Configure other settings like mail filtering, actions, etc., as needed. Test the connection and save the settings.

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14. Enterprise By following these steps, we can securely configure our mail server in Odoo 17 using app passwords, allowing us to seamlessly send and receive emails within the Odoo application.

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