On 2022-06-01 18:04, Brian wrote:
> On Thu 12 May 2022 at 10:08:01 -0000, Virgo Pärna wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 11 May 2022 20:09:14 +0200, Fero Dali <ferodali@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > Sorry for misunderstanding: it seems that my account will continue to work but
>> > ability to download mail with POP3 without OAUTH2 will be unavailable.
>> >
>>
>> Actually, even without OAUTH2 it should be still possible. With
>> two factor authentication enabled it is possible to generate app
>> password for use with standard authentication.
>
> It's June 1st and my ability to collect mail via POP3 from gmail is
> unimpaired. No OAUTH2 or 2FA at this site. Whatever Google intended
> the situation to be after May 30th, it appears the interpretation by
> some users of their mail was off the mark.
I'd just allowed non secure apps a year or so ago and seems to be still
working.
mick
Me too except today it doesn't seem to be working. must test but I think I've been shut out, using Alpine with non-secure apps switched on.
fjd