"Configuration could not be verified"- gmail & mac
Fresh download/install of Thunderbird. Multiple tries and I keep getting "configuration could not be verified - is the username or password wrong?". I even changed my gmail password to be sure I was using the correct one and no change. I cannot use Thunderbird because it will not connect to gmail. High Sierra 10.13.4 Thunderbird 24.2.0 Thanks for any advice.
Vahaolana nofidina
re :Thunderbird 24.2.0 In gmail webmail account select the 'Less secure apps' option.
Newer Gmail accounts won't work with Thunderbird 31 and older versions because these versions don't support Google's authentication.
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/thunderbird-and-gmail
- https://support.google.com/mail/answer/7126229?visit_id=0-636610487305442280-2670798120&rd=1
Suggest you download and install a newer version of Thunderbird.
Hamaky an'ity valiny ity @ sehatra 👍 0All Replies (2)
Vahaolana Nofidina
re :Thunderbird 24.2.0 In gmail webmail account select the 'Less secure apps' option.
Newer Gmail accounts won't work with Thunderbird 31 and older versions because these versions don't support Google's authentication.
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/thunderbird-and-gmail
- https://support.google.com/mail/answer/7126229?visit_id=0-636610487305442280-2670798120&rd=1
Suggest you download and install a newer version of Thunderbird.
Thanks, that worked, although in a rather bizarre way. The installation froze and the only connection actually happened when I tried to send the "my installation froze" report. In any event, all is well now.