Cannot set Django to work with smtp.gmail.com

Question

I\'ve been trying to get django to work with gmail\'s smtp server to send mails but I always get this traceback. Any help will be most appreciated.

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Answer 1

you have to go to this link https://www.google.com/settings/u/2/security/lesssecureapps?pageId=none and turn on the access for less secure apps

this option allows django to access your email and send email via it .