Gmail API OAuth Setup for Make.com (No-AI Basic Automation Workflow) 🔍 What This Is About - This tutorial explains how to configure Gmail API in Google Cloud Console - Purpose: Fix SMTP server errors and connect Gmail properly with Make.com - Focuses on OAuth-based authentication, not simple SMTP - Ideal for beginners starting email automation workflows 🛠️ Step 1: Create a New Project (Google Cloud Console) - Create a new project in Google Cloud - Keep project name clear for automation use - This project will control Gmail API access 📩 Step 2: Enable Gmail API - Go to APIs & Services - Search and enable Gmail API - This allows external platforms (Make.com) to send emails via Gmail 🔐 Step 3: Configure Google Authentication Platform - Set up the OAuth consent screen - Add: - Select External audience - Save and continue 🔑 Step 4: Add & Manage Gmail API Scopes - Define what access Gmail will allow - Add required Gmail scopes (send, read, modify as needed) - Remove unnecessary scopes to avoid permission issues 🌐 Step 5: Branding & Authorized Domains - Add authorized domains - Example: - This step is important to prevent blocked app errors 🆔 Step 6: Create OAuth Client & Get Credentials - Create a new OAuth Client ID - Choose application type - Generate: - These credentials will be used inside Make.com 🔗 Step 7: Connect Gmail in Make.com (Advanced Setup) - Open Gmail module in Make.com - Choose Advanced connection - Paste: - Complete OAuth authorization 👤 Step 8: Add Test User (Very Important) - Add your Gmail address as a test user - Fixes: - Required for new or unverified apps ⚙️ Step 9: Run & Test Full Workflow - Example automation: - Successfully tested end-to-end workflow 🧠 Key Takeaways - Gmail SMTP errors are solved using Gmail API + OAuth - Proper scopes and test users are critical - This is a basic automation workflow - AI-powered automations will be added in future lessons - Practice is essential to master automation setups..

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