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Why do I get a "configuration could not be verified..." message setting up an existing gmail account?

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ajm115834
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I set up the gmail account just fine on an iphone. I tried safe mode (desktop with Windows 7), but still have this problem.

I set up the gmail account just fine on an iphone. I tried safe mode (desktop with Windows 7), but still have this problem.

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Solved it. I had to reduce Thunderbird's security. Thanks, christ1.

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christ1
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https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6009563?hl=en

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Solved it. I had to reduce Thunderbird's security. Thanks, christ1.