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Failing Gmail Test
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:15 pm
by Ckerch
I used to be able to have Blue Iris email me when alerts werre trigger but it will not now.
When I test this function, I get the following error
Proceeding
Connected
Error with user authentication;Server says: 535-5.7.8 Username and Password not accepted. Learn more at
535 5.7.8
https://support.google.com/mail/?p=BadCredentials c13sm2065116qtm.37 - gsmtp
Has this feature been removed for Gmail?
Re: Failing Gmail Test
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:34 pm
by Thixotropic
Pretty sure this is the problem: "Allow less secure apps: If you don't use 2-Step Verification, you might need to allow less secure apps to access your account."
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6010255
Step 2: Try these troubleshooting steps
Update your email client to the latest version.
Use an App Password: If you use 2-Step Verification, try signing in with an App Password.
Important: If you sign in with OAuth, use your regular Google password.
Allow less secure apps: If you don't use 2-Step Verification, you might need to
allow less secure apps to access your account.
If you recently changed your Gmail password, you might need to re-enter your Gmail account information or completely repeat your Gmail account setup on your other email client.
If the tips above didn't help, visit
https://www.google.com/accounts/DisplayUnlockCaptcha and follow the steps on the page.
The email client's sign-in method might be insecure. Try signing in directly on the Gmail app.
Make sure your mail app isn't set to check for new email too frequently. If your mail app checks for new messages more than once every 10 minutes, the app’s access to your account could be blocked.