Correct Gmail password fails in Thunderbird
I'm using Thunderbird version 60.3.2
I use Thunderbird to access two Gmail accounts.
I've been doing this for years.
For one of the Gmail accounts I can no longer receive emails due to an invalid password message that started yesterday, yet I can send emails from that account.
I have no problems with my other Gmail account.
I successfully changed my Gmail password hoping to resolve the problem, still receive the same error message.
I can receive my emails by going to the Gmail site, using the same password that Thunderbird has a problem with.
I've been a Thunderbird user for well over 10 years, have also been a donator.
I totally dislike using Gmail to access my emails, Thunderbird is such a superior product, love all its features.
Please help.
Thank you.
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Are you talking about a pop mail account? If yes, then it is possible gmail are deliberately blocking your access.
Logon to gmail webmail account and select the option to use 'less secure apps'. https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6010255?hl=en
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Are you talking about a pop mail account? If yes, then it is possible gmail are deliberately blocking your access.
Logon to gmail webmail account and select the option to use 'less secure apps'. https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6010255?hl=en
Yes, both Gmail accounts are POP.
You may not have noticed from what I wrote, but only one Gmail account out of two had the problem, the other wasn't effected.
Prior to reading your solution, I changed my password twice and I actually did try "less secure apps" to no avail.
Today it worked.
Still doesn't explain why there never was an issue with the other Gmail account.
Thanks for your time!