Though it is pretty simple to set up Gmail on Outlook, but at times you get the error, “Your e-mail server rejected your login”. Despite you enter the correct password, Outlook prompts for password again-and-again. Show
In this tutorial we will guide you step-by-step on How to get rid of one of the below errors by configuring your Google account Security (2-Step Verification, App Passwords ) settings:
These errors come during the setup of Gmail on Outlook or when you run the Send/Receive for an existing configured Gmail account. Following topics will be covered in tutorial:
01. What is the Cause of Error?Google had announced that it is disabling the Less Secure Apps feature in Gmail account from 30th May 2022. After this deadline you may get the error “Your e-mail server rejected your login….” or the ones listed above, on Outlook. Unless until you don’t update your Gmail Security settings Gmail would not allow Outlook to verify your username/password, as a result you won’t be able to receive emails in Outlook. There are two ways to remove this error:
Two-Step VerificationThe 2-Step Verification adds extra security layer to your Gmail account in-case your password is stolen or someone tries to access your account. It verifies your phone number by sending a code as an SMS (text message). Once you get the code you have to add it in the 2-Step Verification settings. The new versions of MS Outlook support 2-Step Verification, you don’t need to generate App password. Once the verification process is completed you can set up Gmail on Outlook and Send/Receive emails. App PasswordsApp Passwords feature generates a secure Password that you can use to sign in to Gmail account from apps on devices that don’t support 2-Step Verification. It grants complete access to your Gmail account. You have to enter the password once, so no need to remember it or save somewhere.  02. Set Up 2-Step Verification & App PasswordsIn this section you will learn how to configure 2-Step Verification & App Passwords settings in your Google Account.
03. How To Set Up Gmail in OutlookYou’re done with security settings of Gmail account. In this section you will learn how to set up Gmail in Outlook via 2-Step Verification.
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How do I fix error 0x800ccc92 in Outlook?Verify your user name and password for this account in Account Settings. The server responded: ERR (AUTH) Incorrect username or password".. Sign into the outlook your normal username.. Instead of your normal password, enter the app password generated.. This should have updated your password and fixed your problem.. How do I setup a Gmail account on Outlook?Add a Gmail account to Outlook. Select File > Add Account.. Enter your email address and click Connect.. Outlook will launch a Gmail window that asks for your password. ... . If you have previously enabled 2-factor authentication for Gmail, you'll be prompted to enter the code sent to your mobile device.. |
