Nothing seems to work as i try to add a Gmail account. Several attempts end up displaying "You can't sign in to this app because it doesn't comply with Google's OAuth 2.0 policy for keeping apps secure." Suggestions to move forward? Mid 2011 MAC using macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.
Earlier Mac models
It may not be possible in HS anymore...
Mac's Mail App is not as modern as iOS's Mail app, Many eMail providers now require a separate App Password different from your eMail password…
It just needs an App Password separate from the gMail password…
https://support.google.com/mail/answer/185833?hl=en-GB
Apple Mail won't sign in to Google account - Apple Community
my iMac has OS Yosemite 10.10.5 Does this… - Apple Community
my iMac has OS Yosemite 10.10.5 Does this… - Apple Community
gmail on mail Version 11.5 (3445.9.1) - Apple Community
gmail on mail Version 11.5 (3445.9.1) - Apple Community
Note from PrestoWebDesign…
Trying to add Gmail account to Apple Mail… - Apple Community
Trying to add Gmail account to Apple Mail… - Apple Community
https://blog.google/technology/safety-security/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-password/
Possible gMail fix…
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254659965?answerId=258757070022#258757070022
Adding Gmail account for use in mail on my MAC
