An app specific password allows programs like Field Harmony to send emails on your behalf without giving away you existing / master password.
This is a good thing as it keeps your account more secure.
You will generate a one time password to your gmail account just for Field Harmony to use.
Here is google's info on it: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833?hl=en
Before you can enable an 'App Specific Password' you must enable '2-Part Verification' see here: https://fieldharmony.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000461267
1) Navigate to https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords . Type in "Field Harmony" and press create
2) A 16 digit "app specific password" will be displayed! Copy this.
3) Head back over to Field Harmony generals page and click open the "Emails Settings" box https://app.fieldharmony.com/generals :
4) Paste the saved "app specific passord" in the "SMTP Password" field:
4) Enter these values in the remaining fields:
All done! You should now see all future invoices and appointment confirmations in your gmail sent folder.
Let us know if you have any questions :)
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