Failed to connect to server - gmail

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Skewsy
Rattled Rabbit
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Joined: Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:04 pm

Failed to connect to server - gmail

Thu May 27, 2021 4:24 pm

I have 2 gmail Imap accounts.
One is still working but the other one has recently failed with the "Failed to connect to server" message.
I've checked all the setting several times but can't figure out why it suddenly stopped working.
Any advice welcomed. :help
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rusticdog
Firetrust Monkey
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Joined: Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:27 pm

Re: Failed to connect to server - gmail

Thu May 27, 2021 4:26 pm

Double check Less Secure Apps is turned on here https://myaccount.google.com/lesssecureapps

Optionally, if you have 2 Factor Authentication enabled, create an App Password to use in MailWasher for that account https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833?hl=en
Skewsy
Rattled Rabbit
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Joined: Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:04 pm

Re: Failed to connect to server - gmail

Wed Jun 02, 2021 12:31 am

Excellent! Thanks rusticdog. Fixed in a jiffy

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