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cannot change password in Apple Mail for google mail on MacBook Air

When trying to change password for gmail account in Apple Mail on MacBook Air, it attempts to open browser for google authentication, but does not go any further, browser never opens.

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Apr 19, 2022 2:29 PM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2022 6:49 PM

Google has its own way of doing things. To change your Google Mail account password, follow their instructions: Change password - Google Account. Don't attempt to do that with Mail.


After you change its password, the simplest way to configure Mail to use that new password is to remove that account from Mail, and then add it again:


First remove: Remove email accounts in Mail on Mac - Apple Support

Then add: Add email accounts in Mail on Mac - Apple Support


You will provide the new password when you add that account.


Google won't delete your email messages. They will remain on their server, and Mail will repopulate your Inbox upon adding the account(s) again.

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Apr 19, 2022 6:49 PM in response to ozzygran

Google has its own way of doing things. To change your Google Mail account password, follow their instructions: Change password - Google Account. Don't attempt to do that with Mail.


After you change its password, the simplest way to configure Mail to use that new password is to remove that account from Mail, and then add it again:


First remove: Remove email accounts in Mail on Mac - Apple Support

Then add: Add email accounts in Mail on Mac - Apple Support


You will provide the new password when you add that account.


Google won't delete your email messages. They will remain on their server, and Mail will repopulate your Inbox upon adding the account(s) again.

cannot change password in Apple Mail for google mail on MacBook Air

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