My alerts are not sending even though they are being listed under trigger history any ideas why?

[alanxu]

A few reasons why I think it could not be working
1) I have two step verification for gmail
2) Gmail host is incorrect
3) I am using splunk by "local host"

Any of these could be right?
Mail host: smtp.gmail.com:587
enable tls
username: my gmail acct
pw: my pw
send email as splunk
I dont have anything for link hostname

[alacercogitatus · Accepted solution]

If you are using 2FA with Google Mail, you need to set up an "Application Specific Password", and use that password with your Splunk configuration.

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833?hl=en

[alanxu]

Thank you!