# Problem with setting up alarm notification pipeline using gmail,

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**Category:** Ignition\
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**Created:** [October 15, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-setting-up-alarm-notification-pipeline-using-gmail/65257 "2022-10-15T17:25:01Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 15, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/problem-with-setting-up-alarm-notification-pipeline-using-gmail/65257/2 "2022-10-15T22:39:45Z")

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Gmail doesn't allow third party applications to use simple username/password any more (like a year or so). You have to create an application password/token:

> [@exportAndDistribute Report with Gmail](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exportanddistribute-report-with-gmail/32527):
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> I’m working on creating a script that will send a report when a batch and/or job number is completed and I want to send it through an email. I’ve gotten the base report creation down with local file saves and I’m transitioning it to the email distribution and I’m having some issues with my email actionSettings configuration and getting log messages saying “Error in sending email for report config Email” with the detailed log below. I’ve set up an SMTP profile on my gateway, image below, and I’d…

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