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Authentication failure when configuring Gmail server

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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