Create app password for Gmail SMTP
If you want to use Gmail SMTP to send emails, Google may require an App Password (instead of your normal Gmail password).
This usually happens when your Google account has 2-Step Verification turned on.
An App Password is a special 16-character password that allows apps (like PowerfulForm) to sign in securely.
📝 Step 1: Turn on 2-Step Verification (Required)
Google only allows App Passwords if 2-Step Verification is enabled.
Sign in to your Google Account.
Go to Security
Find 2-Step Verification
Turn it ON and complete the setup.
✅ After this is enabled, you’ll be able to create an App Password.
Reference: Enabling 2-Step Verification
📝 Step 2: Create an App Password (Gmail)
Go to your Google Account > Security > click App passwords
Or click here to generate App password
Enter a name you want > click Create
Copy the 16-character App Password
📌 Keep it safe, you will paste this password into your SMTP settings.
📝 Step 3: Use the App Password in SMTP settings (in Powerful Contact Form Builder)
When setting up Gmail SMTP in Powerful Contact Form Builder:
SMTP Username: your full Gmail address (example:
[email protected])SMTP Password: paste the App Password (NOT your normal Gmail password)
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