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Gmail less secure apps being locked down
On May 30, 2022 Google is locking down "less secure apps". See Google's announcement here: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6010255?hl=en I'm using Outlook 2019, ad use Gmail via Outlook...
I don't know who posted the info, but effective today, my Outlook is no longer recognized when attempting to PO Gmail.
GMAIL no longer has the "Allow Less Secure Apps" option, so the problem is permanent.
Please see the solution that I posted on May 08th at 11:08 AM. My Outlook 2010 is still working fine, so this solution appears to work, at least for me. Disclaimer: I have ZERO tech background. Not an IT person. I use Windows 10 Home Version 21H2. The exact steps might be slightly different for other versions of Windows.
Peter
Peter
I'm using Microsoft Office Professional 2016. The 2010 solution didn't work. I've spoken to some former colleagues, and they seem to feel that going to a 16 character password would work across the board.
I've been retired from the I.T. field for 12 years, but just can't seem to get away from problem solving for friends and family.
hello sir
I am checking to see if you have resolved your outlook problem
be very careful about creating a new outlook profile
this can leave you with a damaged account that can take hours to put back together
I am not sure if posting my email address is proper but having been in this system for
years here we go
If anyone needs help email me [Email removed by Admin] I will help.
Stewart Goodin
- Hi Stewart,
Yes, my issue has been resolved. Your solution worked. Thanks.
Peter
- My solution appears to be the same as the solution previously posted by Stewart Goodin on Apr 08 2022 at 01:09 PM. Not having an I.T. background I did not understand his solution when I first read it. It works for me.
Peter
