can't access my gmail account

Error code that will not allow me to add my gmail a/c

MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Jul 28, 2023 2:25 PM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2023 4:02 PM

In setting up the new account, use Other rather than Apple's choice if google. May need to use another browser to set the App Password...


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…

If it's an IMAP account, delete it in Sys Prefs Internet Accounts then use "Other" instead of gMail choice to add it.


It might just need an App Password separate from the gMail password…

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Note from PrestoWebDesign…

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Jul 28, 2023 4:02 PM in response to OscarSyd2

In setting up the new account, use Other rather than Apple's choice if google. May need to use another browser to set the App Password...


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…

If it's an IMAP account, delete it in Sys Prefs Internet Accounts then use "Other" instead of gMail choice to add it.


It might just need an App Password separate from the gMail password…

Apple mail will not let me add a GMail ac… - Apple Community

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/


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