Send emails using Gmail in Laravel 5

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Troubleshoot with Gmail and Laravel. Why can't send mails with Gmail account, and what we have to change in Gmail settings in order to work with Laravel!

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First, go to:

https://myaccount.google.com/security#connectedapps
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Take a look at the Sign-in & security -> Connected apps & sites -> Allow less secure apps settings.

You must turn the option "Allow less secure apps" ON.
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Once complete, edit the .env file:

MAIL_DRIVER=smtp
MAIL_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
MAIL_PORT=587
MAIL_USERNAME=yourEmail
MAIL_PASSWORD=yourPassword
MAIL_ENCRYPTION=tls
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If you get this error when sending email: "Failed to authenticate on SMTP server with username "youremail@gmail.com" using 3 possible authenticators". You may try one of these methods. First go to:

https://accounts.google.com/UnlockCaptcha

Click continue and unlock your account for access through other media/sites.   
                    
                    
                    
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And second method:

Using a double quote password: "your password"
                    
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