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I want to create an app password I can use with Gmail. I'll need this to add my iCloud account to the Gmail app.

iPhone 5s, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 20, 2020 5:04 AM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2020 7:44 AM

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 Verifications FAQ    

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Sep 20, 2020 7:44 AM in response to OmniaSherif

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 Verifications FAQ    

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