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How to get around redirect_uri: urn:ietf:wg:oauth:2.0:oob.

I changed my email for google and gmail. Now, I cannot access my email on my MacBook Pro

late 2011 version. It gives me this: redirect_uri: urn:ietf:wg:oauth:2.0:oob. I was able to sign out of mail on my iPhone and log back in with my update password, but there is nowhere on my MacBook Pro where I can sign out and sign back in with my updated password to gain back access. Any ideas?



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Posted on Mar 6, 2023 1:06 PM

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Sep 14, 2023 4:25 AM in response to Rach5040

Hello, this is a real struggle for me.

Anyone found a solution to this ?

  • redirect_uri: urn:ietf:wg:oauth:2.0:oob

It has always worked well till I had changed passwords for google.

I cannot even add anymore Gmail accounts in the APP.


It is crucial I am synced with all my work.


I cannot believe this is happening on such a massively appreciated product.


Please if any one can help I need a fix.


Oct 12, 2023 7:25 PM in response to herm256

I found a solution to this!

- Sign into the Google Account you want to add to Apple Mail

- Go to Settings, and select Security

- Select Two-Factor Authentication, and set this up.

- Once done, at the bottom, you’ll see App Password. Select that.

- Name the app (I used Apple Mail), and generate 16 character password.

- Copy that password


I’ve seen these steps before, and tried and tried to get someone to answer my question of “now what?”, as I couldn’t find anywhere to use it.


Then I tried this and it worked:


- Open System Preferences, and select Internet Accounts

- Scroll the list up, and select “Add Other Account

- In the list, select Mail account

- Enter the Gmail address in “Email address:”

- Paste the 16 character password in “Password:”


It took a few seconds, but then the Gmail account showed up in Apple Mail!


You’ll notice it isn’t displayed as a “G” account in the list of Internet Accounts, but who cares?! It works!


I hope it works for you too!


  • 2011 iMac, High Sierra 10.13.6

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