Google POP/IMAP stopped working after 30 may 2022

Creation date: 6/7/2022 7:23 PM    Updated: 9/21/2024 7:07 PM    gmail imap
2024 UPDATE: we have added full support for Gmail oAuth, more details at https://www.jitbit.com/news/5376-google-oauth-support-for-gmail-mailboxes-in-jitbit-helpdesk/

Google has phased out the "allow less secure apps" setting, that allowed connecting to your mailbox via IMAP/POP using your Google account password.

The fix is to enable 2-factor authentication for your Google account and then generate an "app password" like described here: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833?hl=en

..and then use this app password for the IMAP/POP connection inside the helpdesk system.

We have added full oAuth support for O365 and GMail support is on the way (however the Gmail workaround still works)
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