Cannot add Google to internet accounts

I just bought this new MacBook Pro and I've been trying to setup Google in my internet accounts. The steps are:

Preferences > Internet Accounts > Google

After I insert my email and password the window just hangs showing nothing. I tried the following:


1- Turn off 2-step verification from Google

2- Turn on less secure apps

3- Clear Google accounts from Keychain

4- Restart


I just can't seem to be able to add Google to my internet accounts. I would appreciate anyones help.


OS Version: MacOS 10.12.1

Device: MacBook Pro 2015

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MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS Sierra (10.12.1)

Posted on Feb 9, 2017 9:52 PM

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Feb 10, 2017 3:30 AM in response to Joseph_sh

Its happening in my system also , when I go to connection doctor , IMAP and SMTP for google accounts is showing red , and if I open system preferences > internet accounts the same blank window is showing , I thought its fault of my service provider , providing me slow network speed .


It seems like a server issue , and waiting that it will be fine after some hours .

Feb 10, 2017 7:04 AM in response to Joseph_sh

Click on go > to go folder & type ~/Library find a folder caches , cookies delete the ENTIRE 2 FOLDER Into the trash , also delete the files of saved application state .

into the trash .


Also , click on go > to go folder and type /Library delete the WHOLE FOLDER of caches into the trash .


Restart , the system & empty the trash .

Open mail application from the dock , take cursor on top menu bar , mail > click on add accounts > a window appears check the box of google , it will prompt to enter your gmail id and password , so please enter it .


When you click on window > connection doctor you will see green dots in front of IMAP google account & SMTP account .



Note : You will notice once your gmail account is configured , it will take time to download all of your mails in your mail box & it will depend upon your network speed .

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