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RandB99 Author

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Problem connecting to my Gmail account via Apple Mail. Will not recognize password.

Just setting up mail on a MacMini. I know the servers for the iCloud accounts are IMAP for Apple Mail, but I cannot get my Apple Mail to work with either smtp.google.com (offline) or Gmail Rand. If I get a message it says something like "Password not recognized, change password or check Google account" . Also, do I have to turn off the TFA or add an app password for Apple Mail within my Google account?

Mac mini, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 21, 2022 12:19 PM

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Mal-S

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Posted on Jan 21, 2022 12:45 PM

I think you need to create an app specific password, see below.

https://www.lifewire.com/get-a-password-to-access-gmail-by-pop-imap-2-1171882

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