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Generate Third-Party App Password for Gmail

Users attempting to connect an email account to an external application like Cigati Gmail Backup Tool might experience authentication failure. To resolve this, users generate a Third-Party App password. Email service providers such as Google, Yahoo, or Microsoft generate a 16-digit, one-time app password. It is used to allow access to third-party applications.

Step 1: Turn On 2-Step Verification

1. Open any web browser on your device and visit https://mail.google.com to open Gmail. Now, log in with your Gmail account credentials.

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2. Once you’re logged in, in the top-right corner, press on the Profile Picture icon and click on “Manage your Google Account”.

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3. On the left-side panel, navigate to “Security” and choose 2-Step Verification.

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4. Then, a page will request your current Gmail account password. Type the password and click on Next.

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5. After that, locate and click the “ Turn on 2-Step Verification”.

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6. At last, a confirmation link will pop up, displaying a message “You’re now protected with 2-Step Verification”. Then, hit “Done”.

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Step 2: Generate the App Password

1. Go back to the Home page once you’ve logged in to your Gmail Account.

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2. This time, click on “Security” and type “App Passwords” in the search panel.

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3. In the text field labeled “App Name”, type Gmail. After that, press the “Create” button.

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4. Now, Google will create a 16-character app password grouped in sets of four. Copy this password and click on “Done”.

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