As you already indicated yourself, this is a configuration issue rather than a bug. The error you're getting indicates TLS encryption is required. In the account's preferences, under the "Sending email" tab: set security to "TLS encryption" (and the server to "smtp.gmail.com", authentication type to "Login", and the user name to your gmail account name if you hadn't already done so). The password will be asked for when it's needed.
For future support requests, please use Ubuntu's support tracker at «https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu» rather than the bug tracker. Closing bug report. ** Changed in: evolution (Ubuntu) Status: New => Invalid -- error using gmail account. Configuration issue. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/129144 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug contact for evolution in ubuntu. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs