[Cialug] Gmail App Passwords

[Scott Yates]

You can still use an "app password" i am pretty sure.

On Wed, Jun 15, 2022 at 12:31 AM Andy Denner <linux-list at upeke.com> wrote:

> Looks like it has been disabled.
>
> https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6010255?hl=en
>
> "To help keep your account secure, from May 30, 2022, ​​Google no longer
> supports the use of third-party apps or devices which ask you to sign in to
> your Google Account using only your username and password.
>
> Important: This deadline does not apply to Google Workspace or Google
> Cloud Identity customers. The enforcement date for these customers will be
> announced on the Workspace blog at a later date."
>
> Scott Yates wrote:
>
>
> It works for me in several places.  I seem to remember the main part of the
> change might be related to HOW it connects?  SSL maybe?  Don't quote me on
> that, but i know the "make an app password" works for my use cases.
>
> On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 7:16 PM L. V. Lammert <lvl at omnitec.net> wrote:
>
>
> OK, .. 'nother Gmail problem:
>
> Have a few machines using Gmail as a smarthost, .. and for many years
> login with "less secure apps" worked.
>
> On 31 May, however, it went away. THe docs say to create an "App Password"
> for a less secure app, but, of course, Gmail doesn't like it:
>
> SASL authentication failed; server smtp.gmail.com[64.233.185.109] said:
> 535-5.7.8 Username and Password not accepted
>
> Don't suppose Anyone has it working with Postfix/SASL?
>
>          TIA!
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