Google App Password

Set up app password for SMTP in Google Workspace

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

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).

3. Use in SenderWiz SMTP Settings

Use this app password in your SMTP setup:

SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com  
Port: 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL)  
Username: [email protected]  
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.