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you have to jump through hoops to do basic auth (even over SSL) for IMAP/pop with gmail as well. (this has been true for some years now) on one level, it's sad
by a-dub 4y ago
you have to jump through hoops to do basic auth (even over SSL) for IMAP/pop with gmail as well. (this has been true for some years now)
on one level, it's sad to see the open protocols go... on the other, google passwords are a big deal.
- edg5000 4y agoWhat hoops are you referring to? Regarding the password, Google requires you to use an App Password, e.g. a password used solely for POP/IMAP, separate form you Google password. I suppose setting up POP/IMAP nowadays would involve: - Enable POP/IMAP in GMail settings - Set an App Password - Enter email address, full name and App Password in Thunderbird first-time use wizard. I suppose this can be a pain if you are not aware of these 2 settings, for newcomers they would likely need a tutorial. However this setup is really a one-time process.
- stemc43 4y ago> google passwords at my work - they are disabled in our enterprise account - no alternative to oauth. I think they may even be disabled by default in general in gmail.