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Google Mail requires OAUTH2 for authentication (for more information : [https://developers.google.com/gmail/imap/imap-smtp]).\\ |
!Google Mail Integration\\ |
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__!!!!__ Make sure the __GMAIL API__ is enabled at API Library. [https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library]\\ |
[attachments|gmail_api_enabled.png]\\ |
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!1. Google App Passwords\\ |
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It requires several steps to configure.\\ |
You will start at Google API's and Service:\\ |
[https://console.developers.google.com/projectselector/apis/credentials]\\ |
__⚠️ Constraints__: __It is only supported for accounts with 2-Step Verification enabled.__\\ |
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Setup Oauth Consent (if was not yet created), make an internal one: \\ |
Google App Passwords are intended to provide limited access to less secure apps or legacy systems that cannot use OAuth 2.0 — primarily for Google services that use basic username/password authentication.\\ |
__⚠️ Note__: Google strongly recommends using OAuth 2.0 for authentication instead of App Passwords. Some access types (e.g., less secure apps) are already blocked unless explicitly allowed.\\ |
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[attachments|create_consent.png]\\ |
Service can use __App Passwords__:\\ |
__SMTP__: smtp.gmail.com\\ |
__IMAP__: imap.gmail.com\\ |
__POP3__: pop.gmail.com\\ |
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Set the support emails, the application domain and save it. |
Create an app password: [Google App Password Link|https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords]\\ |
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[attachments|consent_settings_1.png]\\ |
[attachments|consent_settings_2.png]\\ |
{{{ |
Username: your_email@gmail.com |
Password: [your generated app password] |
}}} |
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Go to the Credentials menu and create new credentials, choose OAuth client ID: |
[attachments|create_credentials.png]\\ |
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!2. Google Mail OAuth 2.0\\ |
__Google Mail__ through __SMTP__/__IMAP__ requires __OAuth 2.0__ ([OAuth Wikipedia Link|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OAuth]) for authentication. This is part of Google’s effort to enhance security by deprecating less secure app access (basic authentication using just a username and password). OAuth 2.0 offers a more secure, token-based system that supports modern features like multi-factor authentication, granular permission scopes, and token expiration for better protection against credential theft. For technical implementation details, see Google’s documentation here : [Google IMAP-SMTP Link|https://developers.google.com/gmail/imap/imap-smtp].\\ |
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__⚠️ Proxy Configuration:__ If your server accesses the internet through a proxy, make sure to whitelist the following domains for Google Mail Authentication: __oauth2.googleapis.com__\\ |
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Choose Web application: |
Start by navigating to Google APIs & Services: [Google APIs & Services Link|https://console.developers.google.com/projectselector/apis/credentials]\\ |
__⚠️ Important:__ Ensure sure the __GMAIL API__ is enabled at __Enabled APIs & services__. [Google API Library Link|https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library]\\ |
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[SMTP Google Mail Integration/g_api_services.png]\\ |
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[SMTP Google Mail Integration/gmail_api_enabled.png]\\ |
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Go to the __Credentials__ menu, click on __Create Credentials__, and select __OAuth client ID__:\\ |
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[SMTP Google Mail Integration/create_credentials.png]\\ |
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• Select the application type: __Web application__.\\ |
• Provide a unique name to identify your OAuth client (e.g., CrushFTP Integration).\\ |
Then configure the following:\\ |
• __Authorized JavaScript origins__: Add the base URL of your CrushFTP server (e.g., https://your-domain.com).\\ |
• __Authorized redirect URIs__: This is the URL Google will redirect to after successful authorization. The Redirect URL must end with: __?command=register_google_mail_api__\\ |
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http://127.0.0.1:9090/?command=register_google_mail_api |
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https://your.crushftp.domain.com/?command=register_google_mail_api |
}}}\\ |
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Finally, click the __Create__ button.\\ |
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It is required to set up the Authorized Redirect URIs. You can domain (where your CrushFTP is available), or localhost. The URI needs to end with:\\ |
After the credentials are created, copy the __Client ID__ and __Client Secret__.\\ |
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[SMTP Google Mail Integration/client_id_secret.png]\\ |
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__⚠️ Note:__ You can configure the __OAuth consent screen__ by clicking the link above the __Authorized JavaScript origins__ section:\\ |
"The domains you enter in the fields below will be automatically added to your __OAuth consent screen__ as __authorized domains__."\\ |
Click the link to open the __OAuth consent screen__ settings, complete the configuration, and authorize your __CrushFTP domain.__\\ |
__Important__: After configuration, don’t forget to click __Publish App__ at __Audience__ page to make it active. Without publishing, the app will remain in __Testing__ mode, which restricts access to authorized test users only.\\ |
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!3. SMTP Settings\\ |
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Navigate to __Server Admin__ -> __Preferences__ -> [General Settings] -> __SMTP Settings__:\\ |
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[SMTP Google Mail Integration/smtp_config.png]\\ |
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__SMTP Server Used for Emailing__: Enter the SMTP server address used for sending emails, such as __smtp.gmail.com__, using the default port __587__.\\ |
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?command=register_google_mail_api |
smtp.gmail.com:587 |
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After Credentials are created copy the Client ID and Secret.\\ |
__SMTP Server Username, Password__:\\ |
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__a.)__ App passwords: [1. Google App Passwords Link|https://www.crushftp.com/crush11wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=SMTP%20Google%20Mail%20Integration#section-SMTP+Google+Mail+Integration-1.GoogleAppPasswords]\\ |
{{{ |
SMTP Server Username: your_email@gmail.com |
SMTP Server Password: [your generated app password] |
}}}\\ |
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__b.)__ OAtuth 2.0: [2. Google Mail OAuth 2.0 Link|https://www.crushftp.com/crush11wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=SMTP%20Google%20Mail%20Integration#section-SMTP+Google+Mail+Integration-2.GoogleMailOAuth2.0] If the SMTP server address ends with __gmail.com__, the corresponding __Get Refresh Token__ button will appear. Click that button to proceed.\\ |
__⚠️ Important__: To obtain the __Refresh Token__, the CrushFTP WebInterface’s host and port must match the __Redirect URL__ specified in the __Google APIs & Services__-> __Credentials__ -> __OAuth 2.0 Client IDs__. In our example, it was: http://127.0.0.1:9090 or https://your.crushftp.domain.com/\\ |
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Now if your credentials are setup, and your redirect domains are configured, you can use the credentials in CrushFTP to get your google auth token and get access.\\ |
__CrushFTP admin page url must match with the redirect url.__ In our example: http://XXXXcrushftp.com\\ |
In the Preferences -> General Settings -> SMTP Settings, at __username SMTP Server Username put your google email address. Then click "Get mail refresh token" to get the "SMTP Server Password"__. Put your client id and secret on the appeared form.\\ |
[attachments|oauth_form.png]\\ |
Enter the __Client ID__ , __Client Secret__. Proceed with the authentication and authorization process.\\ |
__⚠️ Important__: Be sure to sign in with the __Google Account__ that has the __necessary permissions__, as configured in the __Google APIs & Services__-> __Credentials__ -> __OAuth 2.0 Client IDs__. This will automatically configure the __SMTP Server Username__ and __SMTP Server Password__.\\ |
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If your domain is not verified you will get a warning message, click on Advanced and proceed further:\\ |
[SMTP Google Mail Integration/oauth_form.png]\\ |
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[attachments|not_verified_domain.png]\\ |
If the domain is unverified, a warning message may appear. Click __Advanced__ and choose to proceed:\\ |
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Click on allow:\\ |
[SMTP Google Mail Integration/not_verified_domain.png]\\ |
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[attachments|allow_form.png]\\ |
Click on the __Allow__ button:\\ |
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Once it is finished the "SMTP Server Password" input field will be filled with the refresh token.\\ |
[SMTP Google Mail Integration/allow_form.png]\\ |
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[attachments|smtp_config.png]\\ |
__From email address__: You must also specify the __From__ email address.\\ |
__⚠️ Imnportant__ The __From__ address must exactly match __the signed-in Google user’s email address__ (i.e., the account used to obtain the refresh token) or the account associated with the App Password. Otherwise, SMTP authentication will fail.\\ |
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Make sure to enable the __SSL/TLS__ flag to ensure a secure connection.\\ |
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!4. PopImapTask\\ |
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Select the __IMAPS__ protocol.\\ |
See the description: [Google IMAP-SMTP Link|https://developers.google.com/gmail/imap/imap-smtp]\\ |
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[SMTP Google Mail Integration/pop_imap_task.png]\\ |
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__Host:__\\ |
{{{ |
imap.gmail.com |
}}} |
__Port__: __993__\\ |
If the __Host__ contains __gmail.com__, the corresponding __Get Refresh Token__ button will appear.\\ |
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__Mail Username, Password__:\\ |
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__a.)__ App passwords: ⚠️ Constraints: It is only supported for accounts with 2-Step Verification enabled. |
[1. Google App Passwords Link|https://www.crushftp.com/crush11wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=SMTP%20Google%20Mail%20Integration#section-SMTP+Google+Mail+Integration-1.GoogleAppPasswords]\\ |
{{{ |
Mail Username: your_email@gmail.com |
Mail Password: [your generated app password] |
}}}\\ |
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__b.)__ OAtuth 2.0: Configure the [2. Google Mail OAuth 2.0 Link|https://www.crushftp.com/crush11wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=SMTP%20Google%20Mail%20Integration#section-SMTP+Google+Mail+Integration-2.GoogleMailOAuth2.0]\\ |
__⚠️ Important__: To obtain the Refresh Token, the CrushFTP WebInterface’s host and port must match the __Redirect URL__ specified in the __Google APIs & Services__-> __Credentials__ -> __OAuth 2.0 Client IDs__. In our example, it was: http://127.0.0.1:9090 or https://your.crushftp.domain.com/\\ |
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Enter the __Client ID__ , __Client Secret__. Proceed with the authentication and authorization process.\\ |
__⚠️ Important__: Be sure to sign in with the __Google Account__ that has the __necessary permissions__, as configured in the __Google APIs & Services__-> __Credentials__ -> __OAuth 2.0 Client IDs__. This will automatically configure the PopImapTask's __Mail Username__ and __Mail Password__.\\ |
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[SMTP Google Mail Integration/oauth_form.png]\\ |
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If the domain is unverified, a warning message may appear. Click __Advanced__ and choose to proceed:\\ |
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[SMTP Google Mail Integration/not_verified_domain.png]\\ |
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Click on the __Allow__ button:\\ |
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[SMTP Google Mail Integration/allow_form.png]\\ |
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__⚠️ Important:__ Since the email address is required after obtaining the refresh token, the Mail Username field must be adjusted.\\ |
Enter your email address followed by a tilde (~) at the beginning of the Mail Username field.\\ |
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{{{ |
Mail Username : <<your email address>>~<<what was before>> |
}}} |
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For more information, see the general POP/IMAP Task description: [POP/IMAP Task – CrushFTP Documentation Link| https://www.crushftp.com/crush11wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=CrushTask#section-CrushTask-POP3IMAP]\\ |
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