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I am being asked for "new password" when sending email and it doesn't recognise my normal password

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Pat Cusack
Pat Cusack

Q.1. As the smtp server setting is "normal password" (screenshot 1), and I am entering my "normal" gmail password, why is it being rejected (screenshot 3)?

Q2. Why am I being asked for a "new password" (screenshot 2)?

Q.1. As the smtp server setting is "normal password" (screenshot 1), and I am entering my "normal" gmail password, why is it being rejected (screenshot 3)? Q2. Why am I being asked for a "new password" (screenshot 2)?
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christ1
christ1
  • Abanegalelo Abangama-25 Abaphambili
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Isisombululo Esikhethiwe

Google requires OAuth2 authentication. Change the 'Authentication method' to 'OAuth2' in your Gmail SMTP server settings.

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