Getting a Weird Message of Failed Outgoing Mail

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Re: Getting a Weird Message of Failed Outgoing Mail

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I can't duplicate your problem and haven't noticed similar threads. Its not clear if you're running into this problem due to some settings you tweaked or its a configuration specific bug with the latest patch. I suggest you just copy the URL and launch Thunderbird normally for now, and see if things improve with the next update.
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tanstaafl wrote:I can't duplicate your problem and haven't noticed similar threads. Its not clear if you're running into this problem due to some settings you tweaked or its a configuration specific bug with the latest patch. I suggest you just copy the URL and launch Thunderbird normally for now, and see if things improve with the next update.
Hi Tans,

I've tried creating a new profile with no tweaking. It works at first but sadly the same error occurs after a short while. Very weird.

How can I verify that the outgoing server settings are correct? Could I try a different port number? I'm using gmail btw.

Also do you thin it may be Win 10 thats at fault??
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Dan or tanstaafl... can you help me with this issue? The issue is ongooing. I even tried to create new profiles and the problem persists. Any ideas?
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Can someone help?
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Re: Getting a Weird Message of Failed Outgoing Mail

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These SMTP settings work for Gmail:

Server Name: smtp.gmail.com
Port: 587
User Name: full Gmail address
Authentication Method: Normal Password
Connection Security: STARTTLS
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DanRaisch wrote:These SMTP settings work for Gmail:

Server Name: smtp.gmail.com
Port: 587
User Name: full Gmail address
Authentication Method: Normal Password
Connection Security: STARTTLS
Hi Dan,

I entered the smtp settings as you instructed. It then asks me for my password which I type in. But then I get an error saying its not the right password when it actually is. The password is correct. But I still get this error message:

"Login to server smtp.gmail.com failed."


What do you suggest is going on?
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Just to confirm, messages are being received in Thunderbird for that Gmail account, right?
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DanRaisch wrote:Just to confirm, messages are being received in Thunderbird for that Gmail account, right?
Correct!
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Dan...

I think its fixed. I'll test it again.. But so far as I can tell it looks like the solution has been resolved. I'll let you know for sure! Thanks man.
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Dan,

Confirmed. Issue has been fixed. Thank you and tanstaafl both of you for all your help and attention.
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You're welcome. But what was it that seems to have resolved the problem? Was it a settings change?
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DanRaisch wrote:You're welcome. But what was it that seems to have resolved the problem? Was it a settings change?
Dan,

I thinkk it mustve been a setting change cuz I was messing with diff settings in the config editor just before things started to turn around for the better.
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OK, glad to hear it's resolved now.
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