Unable to send with smtp.gmail.com, socket error 11004 - Microsoft Community

split thread.

i getting same message while sending mail gmail account through window live mail.

please let me know solution. tried sending mail many email gmail account , results same.

 

the host 'smtp.gmail.com    ' not found. please verify have entered server name correctly.

 

server: 'smtp.gmail.com    '

windows live mail error id: 0x800ccc0d

protocol: smtp

port: 465

secure(ssl): yes

socket error: 11004

the host 'smtp.gmail.com    ' not found. please verify have entered server name correctly.

you didn't, did you? have 4 spaces @ end of server name: smtp.gmail.com⬜⬜⬜⬜. right-click on account name in folder pane , select properties.

 

• on servers tab 
   
  • ensure outgoing server name is smtp.gmail.com with no characters or spaces
     
  • ensure email username is full gmail address
     
  • select log on using clear text authentication
     
  • select my server requires authentication
     
• on advanced tab 
   
  • ensure that this server requires secure connection (ssl) is selected both incoming , outgoing mail.
                 
• click apply and ok
   

 

remove unsent messages outbox (below account folders in folder pane), compose new test message unique subject , send yourself. post any new error message in reply.

Windows Essentials / Windows Live Mail / Email / Sending and receiving mail