Connecting to smtp.gmail.com via command line

Question

I am in the process of writing an application that sends mail via an valid GMail user ID and password.

I just wanted to simulate the SMTP connection on my Windows XP

Answer 1

gmail uses an encrypted connection. So, even after you establish a connection, you wont be able to send any email. The encryption is a little complex to manage. Try using openssl instead.

The thread below should help-

How to send email using simple SMTP commands via Gmail?