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not able to add gmail account, correct password used

oedipus
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Trying to set up gmail account. Correct details/password given. Thunderbird failed to find account settings. Using 2-stage verification to log onto google, might this be preventing the setup on Thunderbird?

Trying to set up gmail account. Correct details/password given. Thunderbird failed to find account settings. Using 2-stage verification to log onto google, might this be preventing the setup on Thunderbird?

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You need to create an application specific password. Gmail thought this up and they have instructions for it.

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You need to create an application specific password. Gmail thought this up and they have instructions for it.