Can't add 3rd Gmail account to Mail

I use Mail as my main email client. I'm on Monterey on a new M1 Macbook Pro. I currently have one icloud account and two gmail accounts connected. This morning, I'm trying to add a third Gmail account but it's not working. I first get the usual message that says "Google requires completing authentication in your web browser" - I click on Open Browser, but then I just get a spinning screen (see attached image) that just spins forever. I've tried adding the account several different ways including through Mail->Accounts, Mail->Preferences-> Accounts, and System Preferences -> Internet Accounts, and none of them work.


Any thoughts on this?


Posted on Dec 2, 2021 5:51 AM

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Posted on Dec 9, 2021 2:44 AM

This error is definitely a bug but I found a workaround. I presume you have Chrome browser installed... If so, then:


1) open Chrome browser BEFORE trying to add gmail account and just leave it running

2) switch to apple mail

3) try to add new account

4 )new Chrome window will open (even if your default browser is Safari) and you should be able to enter your login/pass


I hope It will solve your issue. At least it works for me every time (Monterey).

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Dec 9, 2021 2:44 AM in response to stpete111

This error is definitely a bug but I found a workaround. I presume you have Chrome browser installed... If so, then:


1) open Chrome browser BEFORE trying to add gmail account and just leave it running

2) switch to apple mail

3) try to add new account

4 )new Chrome window will open (even if your default browser is Safari) and you should be able to enter your login/pass


I hope It will solve your issue. At least it works for me every time (Monterey).

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