Hello Avram,
If you are in TBBeta, take a look at thread with Subject: SOT: Need
application-specific password for Gmail,
starting with <mid:537512064.20211210000...@gmail.com>
Cheers,
MAU
> Hi
>
>
> I am resending this e-mail because I forgot to add an important point. See,
> below.
>
>
> Starting, yesterday, Google turned on two-step verification for one
> of my 16 gmail accounts. Thus, when I attempt to use The Bat to
> download mail from that gmail account, nothing downloads. The log
> file shows that an application-specific password is required and directs me
> to this webpage:
>
> https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833#zippy=%2Cyou-still-cant-sign-in
> However, the instructions there direct me to access the "app
> passwords" feature and generate a password to use with the app.
> So, I selected "mail"and generated the password. However, where do I
> enter this information in The Bat so that TB can freely access the gmail
> account.
>
> Any ideas as to what I need to do other than to turn off two-factor
> identification?
>
> I have no difficulty accessing this account with my cell phone.
>
>
> It is important to note that, of course, I already have a regular
> password for the gmail account, which is entered in the appropriate box in
> account properties:
>
> (Account - properties - transport - receive mail.)
>
> But, where is the "app password" supposed to be entered?
>
>
>
> --
> Avi
> Avram Sacks, using The Bat! Pro ver. 9.4.4 on Win 7 Pro
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Best regards,
Miguel A. Urech (El Escorial (Madrid)- Spain)
Using The Bat! Version 9.4.5.3 (64-bit)
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