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Why will gmail password not work on Mac now, after working for years?

I am not able to connect Mac to cloud because it claims there's a problem with my gmail password. After re-entering it and verifying with google, it doesn't complete the process.

MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), iOS 10.2.1, Photos

Posted on Feb 9, 2018 3:57 PM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2018 4:01 PM

What "cloud" are you trying to connect to? If you are trying to connect to a non-Apple service, and you have Two-Step Verification or Two-Factor Authentication set up for your Apple account, then you need to use an App-specific password instead of your Apple ID password to sign in: Using app-specific passwords - Apple Support


Best of luck,


GB

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Feb 9, 2018 4:01 PM in response to Mamadukem

What "cloud" are you trying to connect to? If you are trying to connect to a non-Apple service, and you have Two-Step Verification or Two-Factor Authentication set up for your Apple account, then you need to use an App-specific password instead of your Apple ID password to sign in: Using app-specific passwords - Apple Support


Best of luck,


GB

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