Troubleshooting
Problem
When you configuring Gmail server as a SMTP server of Notification components, can not connect to the mail server even though you are entering correct account and password.
Symptom
"Mail server authentication failed" message at testing the mail server connection.
Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
More support for:
IBM Cognos Analytics
Component:
Schedules
Software version:
11.0.13, 11.1.7
Document number:
6428863
Modified date:
06 May 2025
UID
ibm16428863
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