The document outlines the process for configuring a mail server using app passwords in Odoo 17 Enterprise, highlighting the importance of two-factor authentication. It provides step-by-step instructions for generating an app password, configuring both outgoing and incoming mail servers, and testing the connection. Following these steps ensures secure email communication within the Odoo application.

1. Mail Server Configuration
Using App passwords in
Odoo 17
Enterprise

2. Introduction
Enterprise
In Odoo 17, we can securely configure an email server to send
and receive emails within the application. This is useful for
features like sending quotations, invoices, and notifications via
email. If our email service provider (e.g., Gmail, Outlook)
supports app passwords, we can use them to authenticate our
Odoo instance with the email server.

3. Enterprise
Prerequisites
Before configuring the mail server, ensure that you have
enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) for your email
account. This is a security requirement for generating app
passwords.

4. Enterprise
Generating an App Password
● Log in to your email account and navigate to the security
settings.
● Locate the option to generate app passwords or manage
authorized applications.
● Generate a new app password specifically for Odoo 17.

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6. Enterprise

7. Enterprise
Configuring the Outgoing Mail Server
● In Odoo 17, go to Settings > Technical > Email > Outgoing
Mail Servers.
● Create a new outgoing mail server or edit an existing
one.

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9. Enterprise
Configuring the Outgoing Mail Server
● Enter your email server information (SMTP server, port,
encryption type).
● Select "User" as the authentication method in the
"Credentials" section.
● Enter your email address in the "Email From" field.
● Enter the app password you generated earlier as the
"Password".
● Test the connection and save the settings.

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11. Enterprise
Configuring the Incoming Mail Server (Optional)
● To receive emails in Odoo 17, go to Settings > Technical >
Email > Incoming Mail Servers.
● Create a new incoming mail server or edit an existing
one.

12. Enterprise
Configuring the Incoming Mail Server (Optional)
● Enter your email server information (IMAP/POP server,
port, encryption type).
● Enter your email address in the "Email" field.
● Enter the app password as the "Password".
● Configure other settings like mail filtering, actions, etc.,
as needed.
● Test the connection and save the settings.

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14. Enterprise
By following these steps, we can securely configure our
mail server in Odoo 17 using app passwords, allowing us
to seamlessly send and receive emails within the Odoo
application.

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