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Suddenly, Thunderbird can receive but not send gmail email with a password error.

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Within the last few days, I have been able to receive and download email normally, but not send. When I send, I get a password error.

Things I have tried to no avail:

  • CAPTCHA unlock
  • Deleting all of the passwords in Options -> Security -> Saved Passwords
  • Manually typing the password into the password field on failure
  • Verifying that my Google account is set for "Access for less secure apps” and I am not using two-factor auth
  • Logging in with the same password via the browser works just fine for send and receive emails

Account settings in image below.

Within the last few days, I have been able to receive and download email normally, but not send. When I send, I get a password error. Things I have tried to no avail: * CAPTCHA unlock * Deleting all of the passwords in Options -> Security -> Saved Passwords * Manually typing the password into the password field on failure * Verifying that my Google account is set for "Access for less secure apps” and I am not using two-factor auth * Logging in with the same password via the browser works just fine for send and receive emails Account settings in image below.

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Solved. Apparently changing my password on google accounts and then updating Thunderbird work.

Helliphino why.