🔐How to Generate an App Password in Gmail (Google Account)

App passwords let you securely sign in to your Google Account from apps or devices that don’t support two-factor authentication (2FA) directly. This is especially useful for older email clients, third-party tools, or devices that require direct access using your account.

✅ Requirements:

• You must have 2-Step Verification (2FA) enabled on your Google Account.
• App passwords only work with Google personal accounts (some Workspace accounts may not allow this).

🧭 Steps to Create an App Password:

1. Go to Your Google Account Settings

• Visit: https://myaccount.google.com

• Sign in if you’re not already logged in.

2. Navigate to Security

• On the left sidebar, click “Security”.

3. Enable 2-Step Verification (if not done)

• Scroll to “Signing in to Google”.

• Click “2-Step Verification” and complete the setup.

4. Access App Passwords

• After enabling 2-Step Verification, go back to the Security tab.

• Click “App Passwords” (you may be prompted to sign in again).

If you can’t find app passwords search in top bar for app passwords.

5. Generate an App Password

• Under “Select the app and device you want to generate the app password for”, choose:

  • App: e.g., VPSUform, Mail, Calendar, or Other (Custom name).

  • Device: e.g., Windows Computer, iPhone, etc.

• Click Generate.

6. Copy and Use the App Password

• A 16-character password will appear. Use this password in your app instead of your normal Google account password.

• Note: You don’t need to remember it — just paste it into your app once.

⚠️ Security Tips:

• Never share your app password.

• Revoke app passwords from the App passwords section anytime if you think they’re compromised.

• Use a new app password for each app/device.

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