I had to change a gmail password and now cannot access that mailbox through Apple Mail. When I try, the dialog box tells me it needs to open a browser and then I just get a scrolling wheel. I can access the account on my iPad and iPhone. Is there a work-around?
I tried deleting the account and re-adding it, but I get the same scrolling wheel. Can't update my Mac, as it is a 2014, so I'm stuck with Big Sur.
Thx.
MacBook
If Mail on your Mac keeps asking for your password
Mail might say that it can't connect to your email account, and repeatedly ask you to enter the password for it.
If your Mac is connected to the Internet but suddenly starts asking for your password, you should generally try again later, and if necessary work with your email provider to resolve. If you're using Apple's iCloud Mail, learn how to resolve issues with iCloud Mail.
Why is Mail asking for your password?
Mail asks for your password when it is connecting to your email provider, but can't connect to your email account because your email provider isn't accepting your email password.
Your email provider may reject your password for several reasons, including:
If Mail on your Mac keeps asking for your password
Mail might say that it can't connect to your email account, and repeatedly ask you to enter the password for it.
If your Mac is connected to the Internet but suddenly starts asking for your password, you should generally try again later, and if necessary work with your email provider to resolve. If you're using Apple's iCloud Mail, learn how to resolve issues with iCloud Mail.
Why is Mail asking for your password?
Mail asks for your password when it is connecting to your email provider, but can't connect to your email account because your email provider isn't accepting your email password.
Your email provider may reject your password for several reasons, including:
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The problem is that, as Denchen says," I tried deleting the account and re-adding it, but I get the same scrolling wheel." The wheel scrolls for at least 24 hours. The browser NEVER opens, so it is not possible to take the next step.
I am having this same problem with Monterey 12.2.1
Would suggest opening a New Question of your own in-order to get the maximum possible Assistance.
Can't add gmail account to Mail Big Sur; browser won't start
