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# Google App Password

### How to Create a Google Workspace App Password for SMTP / IMAP?

#### Why Do You Need an App Password?

For apps or services that don’t support OAuth (such as some SMTP or IMAP email integrations), a Google Workspace app password is a secure way to grant access without using your main account credentials. It works only if 2‑Step Verification is enabled. 

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### Step-by-Step Guide

**1. Enable 2-Step Verification**

* Go to: <https://myaccount.google.com/security>
* Under **"Signing in to Google"**, enable **2-Step Verification**
* Complete the steps (phone number or prompt required)
* Wait 24–48 hours if "App Passwords" option doesn’t show

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**2. Generate App Password**

* Open this link: <https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords>
* Choose **App: Other (Custom Name)** → type “My App SMTP”
* Click **Generate**
* Copy the 16-character password shown, copy it now (you won’t be able to see it again).&#x20;

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**3. Use in SenderWiz SMTP Settings**

Use this app password in your SMTP setup:

```html
SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com  
Port: 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL)  
Username: yourname@example.com  
Password: [Your App Password]
```

**4. Revoke or Regenerate Later**

* Go back to App Passwords
* Click “Remove” to delete and reissue if needed

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#### ✅ Summary Table

| Task                         | Where to Go / Search                    |
| ---------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Enable 2‑Step Verification   | Google Account → Security               |
| Locate App Password option   | Security page or search “App Passwords” |
| Create App Password          | App Passwords → Other (Custom name)     |
| Use in SenderWiz SMTP config | In place of your account password       |
| Revoke unused passwords      | App Passwords → Remove                  |

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#### 🔗 Official References

* **Google’s “Sign in with app passwords” help article** – covers requirements and setup.
* <https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833>
* <https://support.google.com/mail/thread/205453566/how-to-generate-an-app-password>

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#### 🛠 Troubleshooting

* If **App Passwords** is missing, ensure:
  * 2‑Step Verification is active (not just 2SV enrollment)
  * “Skip Password When Possible” or policy-based settings aren’t blocking the feature.
* Allow up to 2–3 days post setup for settings to propagate in Workspace Admin console—check back later.