Error 403 - access_denied when I re-enter gmail password???

Recently I changed my Google account password and I needed to re-enter it in settings. However, when I enter it, I get a screen that says error 403 - access_denied.

I definitely put in the right password, I tried a couple of times and it still said the same thing. It is quite annoying so please help?


Thanks in advance,


Emi

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 20, 2021 8:53 AM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2021 9:05 AM

emi_ime08 Said:

"Error 403 - access_denied when I re-enter gmail password???"

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Three Things:

A. Verify Network Connection:

Are you able to connect to the Internet?


B. Use a New App Password:

Do you use an App Password? If so, try a new App Password. Sometimes, changes (i.e. updates) are made to the device, and then mail server syncing becomes an issue (which is what a new App Password it intended to fix). For example, go here for gmail: Sign in with App Passwords - Google Account Help - Google


If no success...


C. Reset All Network Settings to Default:

Example of items that will be reset: (Wi-Fi Passwords, VPN Connections, etc)

  1. Go To: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Reset
  4. Tap: Reset Network Settings.
  5. Enter: [Your Passcode]
  6. Try the App Password once more.
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Nov 20, 2021 9:05 AM in response to emi_ime08

emi_ime08 Said:

"Error 403 - access_denied when I re-enter gmail password???"

-------


Three Things:

A. Verify Network Connection:

Are you able to connect to the Internet?


B. Use a New App Password:

Do you use an App Password? If so, try a new App Password. Sometimes, changes (i.e. updates) are made to the device, and then mail server syncing becomes an issue (which is what a new App Password it intended to fix). For example, go here for gmail: Sign in with App Passwords - Google Account Help - Google


If no success...


C. Reset All Network Settings to Default:

Example of items that will be reset: (Wi-Fi Passwords, VPN Connections, etc)

  1. Go To: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Reset
  4. Tap: Reset Network Settings.
  5. Enter: [Your Passcode]
  6. Try the App Password once more.

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