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since i changed gmail password, thunderbird wont let me in

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Grapenuts
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Since I had to change my gmail password, Thunderbird does not accept the new password and I can't get in.

Since I had to change my gmail password, Thunderbird does not accept the new password and I can't get in.

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christ1
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Did you set up 2-step authentication for Google? If not, you will need to allow less secure apps in your Google settings (not Thunderbird account settings). https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6009563?hl=en