How to Set Email Settings

Open Email Settings Form:

To access Email Settings, click on the Application Settings button in the ribbon toolbar and go to the E-Mail page.

AD Reports Application Settings button in ribbon toolbar

SMTP Settings Configuration:

AD Reports SMTP Email Settings form

In the SMTP settings form, enter the following information:

  1. Full Name and email address for sending emails.
  2. Outgoing SMTP mail server and port number.
    • If the mail server requires authentication, check the box and provide the username and password.
  3. Select a secure connection type if required (SSL, TLS, Auto).
  4. In the Subject Format line, choose whether to use the report name as the subject or enter a custom subject.
  5. Specify the desired email format: HTML or Text.
  6. Optionally, set a maximum file size for reports and choose not to send an email if the report exceeds this size.

Click the OK button to save your SMTP settings.

Gmail OAuth 2.0 Configuration (Version 2.0.0 and later):

AD Reports Gmail OAuth 2.0 Email Settings form

To use a Gmail account with secure OAuth 2.0 authentication (required by Google as of March 14, 2025), follow these steps:

  1. Select Gmail Account (OAuth2 - Secure Login) from the "Select Email Service" dropdown.
  2. In the Full Name field, enter your full name.
  3. In the E-mail field, enter your Gmail address (personal or Google Workspace account).
  4. In the Subject Format line, choose whether to use the report name as the subject or enter a custom subject.
  5. Specify the desired email format: HTML or Text.
  6. Optionally, set a maximum file size for reports and choose not to send an email if the report exceeds this size.
  7. Click the Send Test E-mail button to initiate the authorization process.
  8. In the Google Authorization screen that opens in your browser, sign in and click Allow to grant the Send Email scope for AD Reports.

    Google OAuth 2.0 consent screen for AD Reports

  9. After authorization, a test email will be sent, and Gmail integration will be finalized for automated sending.
  10. Note: AD Reports automatically configures the Gmail SMTP server, port, and authentication details when using OAuth 2.0. No manual SMTP settings are required for Gmail.

Click the OK button to save your Gmail OAuth 2.0 settings.

Troubleshooting Gmail OAuth 2.0:

If you encounter issues during Gmail OAuth 2.0 setup, check the following:

  • Authorization Failed: Ensure you’re signed in with the correct Gmail account (it should be the same as in the Gmail OAuth2 settings) and have granted all requested permissions.
  • Test Email Not Sent: Verify your internet connection and try clicking Send Test E-mail again.
  • For further assistance, contact our support team at Contact us.


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