Get Gmail App Password for email notification through laravel app

 

First, you need to create an App Password from your Google Account:

    Go to your Google Account: https://myaccount.google.com/

    Click on "Security" in the left menu

    Enable "2-Step Verification" if not already enabled

    Go back to Security → 2-Step Verification

    Scroll down to "App passwords"

    Select "Mail" and "Other (Custom name)"

    Enter a name like "Laravel App"

    Click "Generate"

    Copy the 16-character password (no spaces)

     

     Update .env file with the following info:

MAIL_MAILER=smtp
MAIL_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
MAIL_PORT=587
MAIL_USERNAME=your-email@gmail.com
MAIL_PASSWORD=your-16-char-app-password
MAIL_ENCRYPTION=tls
MAIL_FROM_ADDRESS="your-email@gmail.com"
MAIL_FROM_NAME="${APP_NAME}"