How to Create an App Password for Gmail / Gsuite / Google Workspace Mailbox
Learn how to securely connect your Gmail / Gsuite / Google Workspace mailbox with Mailivery.
Lauren Gilbert
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In this guide, we'll show you how to create a dedicated app password for your Gmail / Gsuite / Google Workspace mailbox when connecting to Mailivery. By adding two-factor authentication, generating an app password, and enabling IMAP, you can securely connect your Gmail or Google Workspace mailbox.
Step 1: Enable IMAP access for your Google account:
- Go to the settings page from your Gmail or Gsuite mailbox.
- Go to the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.
- Scroll down to IMAP Access section and select Enable IMAP.
Step 2: Enable two-factor authentication:
- Go to your Google Account.
- Select Security.
- Under "Signing in to Google," select 2-Step Verification. Follow the steps to turn on 2-Step Verification.
Step 3: Add an app password for Mailivery to your Google account:
- Go to the App Passwords page in your Google Accounts.
- Choose “Other (Custom Name)”.
- Enter Mailivery for the name of app and click the Generate button.
You have now successfully created an app password for your Gmail / Gsuite / Google Workspace Mailbox for Mailivery. Use this password when prompted during the mailbox connection process to successfully add in your mailbox for warmup.
For a full step-by-step guide on how to connect your Gmail or Google Workspace account, you can check out our article here: How to Connect Any Gmail / Gsuite / Google Workspace Mailbox to Mailivery