University of Maryland (UMD) Google Service Accounts are password-protected Google email accounts that allow receiving mail via IMAP or POP, and sending mail via SMTP. These accounts will not work using a web browser login and the password should not be distributed.
Google Service Accounts are not appropriate for sending over 10,000 emails per day, and are restricted to sending email as a Google User or Google Group. They cannot send email as invalid addresses like “no-reply@umd.edu”. For sending mass-email Contact Strategic Communications and consider using Maestro, contact the Service Desk for additional information.
After the account is created, you can manage the password in SIMS. You will see the account listed and a Reset Password button.
To reset the password:
Service Accounts are normal email accounts and can be configured using regular Gmail IMAP and POP settings. For more information, read Check Gmail through other email platforms.
Service Accounts can be configured using the Google Workspace SMTP relay. For more information, read Send email from a printer, scanner, or app (section "Use SMTP relay service").
Server |
smtp-relay.gmail.com |
Port |
587 (recommended), 465, 25 |
Encryption |
STARTTLS or TLS |
Username |
(Service Account Username) |
Password |
(Service Account Password) |
From |
Any valid Google User or Group |