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Hierdie gesprek is in die argief. Vra asseblief 'n nuwe vraag as jy hulp nodig het.

How do I unlock email when password is not recognized?

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katbeau50
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I cannot access my email in box...when I use the password I've always had, it gives me the following: (I've tried as many as 8 times today)

Sending of password for user katbeau50@gmail.com did not succeed. Mail server pop.googlemail.com responded: Username and password not accepted.

I cannot access my email in box...when I use the password I've always had, it gives me the following: (I've tried as many as 8 times today) Sending of password for user katbeau50@gmail.com did not succeed. Mail server pop.googlemail.com responded: Username and password not accepted.

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christ1
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You need to 'allow less secure apps'. https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6010255?hl=en

Note, this is Google's understanding of security.