As you read the other thread.... 1/ you have to deal with firewall-s and routers. 2/ conflicting requirements like requirement of ssl (supported starting at 9.4) You did not get a Syntax Error. That doesn't indicate the processing of sending was succesful. Do not expect correct error messages or notes of something happening outside the SAS world. SAS(R) 9.3 System Options: Reference, Second Edition ( EMAILAUTHPROTOCOL= System Option) I would expect to be set to Yes as SMTP has normally no security by using valdiatied lines/machines (bulk mail). Google Gmail: Account must be set open to use IMAP/POP (go to mail-settings) Checking SSL/TSL What Are the Gmail SMTP Settings? - About Email ... Gmail is requiring SSL/TLS and SAS is supporting it with 9.4. Do you have 9.4? ... View more