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High Sierra 10.13.6 fails to Authenticate Gmail account

Why does High Sierra 10.13.6 fail to Authenticate my Gmail account?


iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 11, 2023 11:15 AM

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Posted on Mar 11, 2023 11:41 AM

Mac's Mail App is not as modern as iOS's Mail app, Many eMail providers now require a separate App Password different from your eMail password…


It may just need an App Password separate from the gMail password…

https://support.google.com/mail/answer/185833?hl=en-GB

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Mar 11, 2023 11:41 AM in response to hrshl

Mac's Mail App is not as modern as iOS's Mail app, Many eMail providers now require a separate App Password different from your eMail password…


It may just need an App Password separate from the gMail password…

https://support.google.com/mail/answer/185833?hl=en-GB

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my iMac has OS Yosemite 10.10.5 Does this… - Apple Community


Note from PrestoWebDesign…

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High Sierra 10.13.6 fails to Authenticate Gmail account

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