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17.1 Setup Email
Zip recorders support SMTP email setup.
This is typically an internet based mail server which the recorder logs into to send
email notifications, motion detection or errors.
Be aware that when using public or internet connected servers username and
password authentication will be required.
Here are two examples for SMTP setup:
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Gmail
·
Yahoo
17.1.1 Setup Email - Gmail
To create your GMail account go to google.com click on 'GMail' and then 'Create an account'
and follow the on screen instructions or alternatively use an existing GMail account.
If you share one email account between multiple devices all of the emails will be visible in the sent
folder.
One account can be used for both sending and receiving the emails.
Google are now deprecating the use of the Less Secure Apps Setting on Gmail accounts.
Although this method is available and can be turned on in myaccount.google.com/security
i ts is
not recommended for security reasons. The more secure way, and recommended by google, is
to use app passwords these passwords can only be used by a single device. In order to use this
feature Google requires the account to have 2 step verification turned on.
Turning on 2 Step Verification.
1. In your browser go to myaccount.google.com/security You can also navigate to here through
Settings > Security.
2. Under ‘Signing in to Google’ turn on 2 Step Verification and follow the instructions.
Creating an App Password
1. If you have 2 step verification switched on go to Settings > Security
(
https://myaccount.google.com/security ).
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