Can't add my Google account in iOS

This worked for me, but because I use two-factor authentication, I also had to generate an application password through Google, using the link posted by IdrisSeabright above (https://support.google.com/accounts/troubleshooter/3178296?hl=en).

I've tried everything mentioned above and it still doesn't work. I would appreciate if someone from either Apple or Google came up with an answer that really functions. The nets are full of people who have this problem, but nowhere do I find any real solution.

When I try the calDav solution, I get a validation error. There's a fix proposed by Google that involves using Exchange rather than Google as the account type, but that doesn't work either. I've tried it on WiFi, I've tried it on 4G. No difference, same results.

I use a shared Google calendar for business, and this is very frustrating. I know I can use the Google calendar app, but I like having all my calendars in one place.

Culturecom wrote:

I've tried everything mentioned above and it still doesn't work. I would appreciate if someone from either Apple or Google came up with an answer that really functions.

No one from Apple or Google is going to answer you here. This is a user-to-user technical support forum. Also, it's likely that no everyone in this thread is having the same problem. So, there is no "one" solution. If you want support from Apple, either make an appointment at the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or click on the "Contact Support" button in the upper right of this page. For help from Google, start here:

https://support.google.com/?hl=en

and here:

https://support.google.com/accounts/troubleshooter/2402620?hl=en

and here:

https://support.google.com/accounts/troubleshooter/3141849?hl=en

When I try the calDav solution, I get a validation error. There's a fix proposed by Google that involves using Exchange rather than Google as the account type, but that doesn't work either. I've tried it on WiFi, I've tried it on 4G. No difference, same results.

CalDAV hasn't been required for Google accounts in years. You can only use Exchange if you have a paid Google account. If you have a free Google account, it's simply not an option.

Do you have two-step verification enabled on your Google account? It complicates adding the accounts to an iOS device. I've rather forgotten the process but, I followed the instructions above.

Best of luck.

Thanks for your response.

I guess I need to follow your suggestion to go to the genius bar. I don't use two-step verification, so that's not the problem.

I did have Google accounts shared on IOS before, but it no longer works. Works fine on MAC OS, but not IOS.

The tendency of different ecosystems to try and shut others out (which I suspect, without knowing if this is the problem) is counterproductive and hurts everyone who wants seamless digital interworking. Nobody gains by this - not Apple and not Google.

Culturecom wrote:

The tendency of different ecosystems to try and shut others out (which I suspect, without knowing if this is the problem) is counterproductive and hurts everyone who wants seamless digital interworking. Nobody gains by this - not Apple and not Google.

I don't think that's what's happening here, though. Apple and Google play fairly nicely together, at least where iOS is concerned. Most people don't have the problems you're having. I realize that doesn't make your problem any less frustrating. But, what it does mean is that it should be solvable.

Best of luck.

Hi, had the same problem, can't add account from the setting, ip7 ios 10.3. What I did was, I deleted and re download the mail app, and add the account from the mail app directly when it launched the first time.

I can only add 1 account the first time it launched, so, had to do it several time to add more accounts. Afterwards go to setting > mail >account> And toggle on the mail options in previous accounts that I've added before (because when you deleted the mail app, the login details is still saved but they toggle off the mail options)

Idk if I explained it correctly, hope it helps

Hey, So im having the same problem, trying to sign in with yahoo account into my google account, and i only want to sync my contacts, i tried your solution and went to Settings>Contacts>Accounts>Add Account>Other There i am seeing "Add LDAP Account" and "Add CardDAV Account", i selected CardDav option input server as google.com, my yahoo account email as username, my password, it says verification failed.

What am i doing wrong?

If you're trying to add a Gmail account, go to Settings>Contacts>Add Account>Google and fill in the information. When you get the option to chose what to sync, turn off everything but Contacts.

I have no idea what a Yahoo account would have to do with your Google account. If you want to sign into Yahoo, it's Settings>Contacts>Add Account>Yahoo.

This is the exact same problem I'm having - but I have an iphone 6 and I don't see the setting menus you're referencing "Settings -> mail, contact, calendars -> Other.... and setting it up through CalDav." When I search for "CalDav" in settings, nothing comes up. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

Do you have two-factor authentication enabled on your Google account?

Start here:

https://support.google.com/accounts/troubleshooter/3178296?hl=en

take the device off Wi-Fi and try over cellular data.

if it works post back here.

Glad you figured it out. And thanks for posting the solution. It may help someone else with the same issue. I also learned something. I didn't know it was possible to access a Google account with anything but a Gmail address.

Best of luck.