Configure SMTP on Xampp

Step 1 – Open php.ini

Add below lines under [mail function]

smtp_port=587

sendmail_from =youremail@domain.com

sendmail_path = "\"C:\xampp\sendmail\sendmail.exe\" -t"

Step 2 – Open sendmail.ini

Add below lines

smtp_server=smtp.gmail.com

smtp_port=587

smtp_ssl=tls

error_logfile=error.log

pop3_server=

pop3_username=

pop3_password=

force_recipient=

hostname=

auth_username=youremail@domain.com

auth_password=Shang!@#$%

force_sender= youremail@domain.com

Step 3 –

Login  to youremail@domain.com

Enter below url for allow access to less secure apps ( turn on )–

https://www.google.com/settings/security/lesssecureapps

Step 4 -

Open below url and click on continue

https://accounts.google.com/DisplayUnlockCaptcha

Step 5 - Restart xampp server

Step 6 - Wait for 10 -15 min and try to send mail. It takes 10-15 min to enable new settings.

Note : Please do account verification is google ask you to do in-between.