Hi,

Sorry if this question is pretty naive;

I’m running OSX 10.12.6 and Mail won’t let me use my Gmail account anymore. 400 error thing. Google won’t let Mail set up my account. Just gives me an error.

It’s there a workaround for this common problem anyone knows about?

Upgrade, yes. No. Cant.

I’m not outlining the whole issue because if you had this happen, you know.

The common solution on Google with the App password selection doesn’t show up as an option anymore when I use a browser to log on.

Any ideas?

  • TCB13@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Google recently started enforcing oAuth 2.0 for their accounts

    Google still supports plain old IMAP/SMTP with app passwords.

    Starting in autumn of 2024, you and your users must use OAuth with third-party apps to access Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts. OAuth is a more secure access method. You will no longer use a password for access (with the exception of app passwords) Source: https://support.google.com/a/answer/14114704?hl=en