Cannot add gmail account to macmail

mwdonn Said:

"Cannot add gmail account to macmail: Hi, I have been using macmail with a gmail account for years. Today, there was a problem with the gmail account and after troubleshooting for a while, I ultimately choose to delete and reload. However, I cannot reload.[...]"

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Getting gmail to Work:

Use a New App Password:

Try a new App Password. Sometimes, changes (i.e. updates) are made to the device, and then mail server syncing becomes an issue (which is what a new App Password it intended to fix). Go here for gmail: Sign in with App Passwords - Google Account Help - Goog

mwdonn Said:

“Thanks. I set up a new App password but not sure how to operationalize from there. I still get the same error message when trying to add gmail account saying "cannot authenticate" and there is no place to enter the app password. Thanks in advance for your help.”

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You are welcome.

Adding Account Via an App Password:

The app password goes where your normal password goes. So never your eMail address, and then use the Ap password for the password.