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Using I cloud on gmail

When I try and sign my iCloud into my gmail it says visit Apple ID and create an app password you can use with gmail

iPhone XS

Posted on Jul 29, 2019 10:24 AM

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Posted on Jul 29, 2019 10:26 AM

Are you using an app other than Apple Mail to access your iCloud account? If so, you need an app specific password.


You need to enable 2 Factor Authentication on your Apple ID and create an app specific password to use. If your account won’t allow 2 Factor Authentication, try 2 step verification.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication 


Two Factor Authentification availability


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verification App Specific Passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ

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Jul 29, 2019 10:26 AM in response to savanah257

Are you using an app other than Apple Mail to access your iCloud account? If so, you need an app specific password.


You need to enable 2 Factor Authentication on your Apple ID and create an app specific password to use. If your account won’t allow 2 Factor Authentication, try 2 step verification.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication 


Two Factor Authentification availability


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verification App Specific Passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ

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