Thunderbird resets my Google second-step password at least 2-3 times a day. How do we stop this?
I recently set up Google second step verification for my Google account. I created an App password for Thunderbird and used that as my SMTP and IMAP password. My problem is that it seems like 2-3 times a day, this password quits working and I have to go in and create yet another second step App password for Thunderbird to order to send or receive mail. I'd like to just set this and leave it. It's very annoying to have to do this.
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Oh, good lord, Airmail. I'm sorry I asked for help.
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When this happens if you go to Tools-Options-Security-Passwords-Saved Passwords is the password that you entered still there?
Yes, the password is still there.
Then how do you figure Google not accepting the password it issued is a Thunderbird problem?
Are you saying that Google is changing the password for this app then?
No. I am just stating that if Google gave you a password and it does not work you need to ask them what is wrong and not try to blame Thunderbird.
Easy, there, chief. I'm not "blaming" Thunderbird. I'm trying to figure out why I have to reset the second-step password three times a day. I didn't know if Thunderbird or Google is responsible for this, but your suggestion to check the password was helpful.
I will see if I can get a response from Google.
Really?
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Oh, good lord, Airmail. I'm sorry I asked for help.