Change gmail password on Mac
I'm trying to use an App Password from my gmail account to my mac but I can't find the password field to change my password to that of the App Password. Thanks in advance.
MacBook Air (M2)
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Hmm, I just tried this myself and see what you are referring to.
I think you have two workarounds:
- Delete your Gmail account from the Mail app, and then, re-add it back.
- Create a new Outgoing Mail Account server for your existing Gmail account. To try this, from the Mail menu, select Mail > Settings > Accounts > Gmail > Server Settings.
- Click on the up/down arrows at the far right of the existing entry in the Outgoing Mail Account field.
- Select Edit SMTP Server List ...
- Click on the "+" button to create a new entry.
- Fill in required fields. This is where you can enter the Google app password.
- The Host Name would be the Gmail SMTP server.
I believe the first option will be the easiest. I have noticed that Google will send you a notice, via a pop-up window to enter your Google credentials and not even requiring you to use an app password.
Ref:
- Add or remove email accounts in Mail on Mac - Apple Support
- Mail Settings Lookup - Apple Support << To look up the Gmail servers that your Gmail email address uses. You would want the SMTP one for sub-step 5 above.