Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring "Less Secure App" to OAuth for Email SMTP Settings

Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring "Less Secure App" to OAuth for Email SMTP Settings

Step 1: Add Redirect URLs to Google Cloud Console

1. Log In:
   • Sign in to Google Cloud Console using your Google Administration account.
2. Access Credentials:
   • Navigate to APIs & Services > Credentials.
3. Select or Create an OAuth Client:
   • Under OAuth 2.0 Client IDs, click on your existing application.
   • Or, create a new one if needed.
4. Add Redirect URLs:
   • In the Authorized redirect URIs section, enter each required redirect URL. The Redirect URI is the base url for your Edsembli site, with /EmailAuth/GoogleAuthCallback added. 
5. Save Changes:
   • Confirm and save your updates.

Step 2: Add Google Emails to Google Cloud Console

1. Navigate to IAM Settings:
   • Go to IAM & Admin > IAM in Google Cloud Console.
2. Add Email Addresses:
   • Add the required Google email addresses under your Google Administration account.
3. Assign Roles:
   • Assign the necessary roles (e.g., OAuth Developer) to these emails.
4. Save Configuration:
   • Save your changes to update the IAM settings.

Step 3: Add Client ID and Client Secret

1. Access Email Settings:
   • In your application, navigate to:
     Web Application > Board and School > Setup > Email Settings.
2. Modify Email Settings:
   • Click on Go to modify email settings.
3. Enter Credentials:
   • Client ID: Enter the provided value.
   • Client Secret: Enter the provided value.
   • Reply Email Address: Use the email defined in Step 2.
4. Connect with Google:
   • Click on the Connect with Google button.
5. Authenticate:
   • You will be redirected to the Google Gmail login page.
   • Select the appropriate email (the one added in Step 2).
6. Redirection and Verification:
   • After authentication, you will be redirected to the Dashboard page (note that future updates will redirect you directly to the Email Settings page).
   • Verify the connection by clicking on Test.