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Thunderbird : oAuth 2.0 authentication support for POP3 gmail ?

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kohtaosunrise
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How to get set method of authentication to oAuth 2.0 for POP3 access to gmail ? Is it supported ? I dont want to use IMAP

How to get set method of authentication to oAuth 2.0 for POP3 access to gmail ? Is it supported ? I dont want to use IMAP

Chosen solution

First make sure Thunderbird can use cookies.

  • Menu app icon > Preferences
  • Select 'Privacy & Security'
  • Under 'Web content'
  • Select 'Accept cookies from sites'

Then access Account Settings -

  • right click on pop mail account name and select 'Settings'

Account Settings will open in a new tab and the pop name of account is auto selected.

  • Bottom right click on 'Edit SMTP_server' button
  • Set 'Authentication Method' to 'OAuth2'
  • Click on 'OK
  • Select 'Server Settings'
  • Set 'Authentication Method' to 'OAuth2'

Exit Thunderbird and wait a few moments for background processes to complete. Start Thunderbird

You will get prompted by google/gmail to enter your normal password and to allow Thunderbird access. An OAuth token is then stored in the Password Manager in Thunderbird. Then Thunderbird can use token to access server.

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kohtaosunrise
kohtaosunrise Question owner
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Thanks you very much !

Toad-Hall
Toad-Hall
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Chosen Solution

First make sure Thunderbird can use cookies.

  • Menu app icon > Preferences
  • Select 'Privacy & Security'
  • Under 'Web content'
  • Select 'Accept cookies from sites'

Then access Account Settings -

  • right click on pop mail account name and select 'Settings'

Account Settings will open in a new tab and the pop name of account is auto selected.

  • Bottom right click on 'Edit SMTP_server' button
  • Set 'Authentication Method' to 'OAuth2'
  • Click on 'OK
  • Select 'Server Settings'
  • Set 'Authentication Method' to 'OAuth2'

Exit Thunderbird and wait a few moments for background processes to complete. Start Thunderbird

You will get prompted by google/gmail to enter your normal password and to allow Thunderbird access. An OAuth token is then stored in the Password Manager in Thunderbird. Then Thunderbird can use token to access server.