Using Gmail (or Google Apps Email) as SMTP server in ASP.NET

The following web.config settings will enable your ASP.NET website to send emails using gmail account or google apps account.

<system.net>
<mailSettings>
<smtp from=”emailid@gmail.com” deliveryMethod=”Network”>
<network host=”smtp.gmail.com” port=”587′ userName=”emailid@gmail.com”
password=”YourPassword” enableSsl=”true”></network>
</smtp>

</mailSettings>
</system.net>