Re: Google smtp and pop
On Fri 04 Mar 2022 at 10:59:45 -0500, Marc Auslander wrote:
> Google has now said they are pulling the plug on userid/password
> authentication for apps.
>
> I use fetchmail and exim4 to get and send mail. Neither, AFAIK, supports
> OAUTH2. I'm also still on stretch but will update if I have to.
>
> So what suggestions does anyone have for dealing with OAUTH2 access to
> gmail?
Google's email has
> On 30 May, you may lose...
That's "may", not "will".
>From their first link:
> If "Less secure app access" is on for your account
> Because less secure apps can make your account more
> vulnerable, Google will automatically turn this setting
> off **if it’s not being used**.
The empasis is mine.
There isn't any indication that the setting is beimg removed. Panic
over?
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Brian.
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