configuration issues with SMTP (possibly idiot mistake)

[nibbler75]

Hello guys,
i keep getting this error.
Configuration Error: (535, b'5.7.8 Username and Password not accepted. For more information, go to\n5.7.8 https://support.google.com/mail/?p=BadCredentials v8-20020a05600c470800b004162020cee2sm5498654wmo.4 - gsmtp')

I don't know why the configuration seems pretty straightforward is anything wrong with those settings :

[SMTP]
Enabled = true
Host = smtp.gmail.com
Port = 587
Username = [email protected]
Password = mypassword
TLS = true
SSL = false
Sender = [email protected]
Recipients = [email protected]

I'm pretty sure my login and passwords are correct so where is this error coming from dare ask?

thanks in advance for your input.

[Der-Henning]

Hi @nibbler75.
Gmail does not allow using your credentials for a login with third party applications. You have to create an application login for the scanner. For more information see https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833?hl=en.

[nibbler75]

thanks for your help sir.
Inspector Clouseau thanks you for your efficient cooperation.