Adium not connecting gmail

Sorry to hear that you're having trouble connecting your Gmail account to Adium. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

  1. Check your Gmail account settings: Make sure that your Gmail account is set up correctly and that you're using the correct login credentials. Try logging in to your Gmail account directly to ensure that you can access it.
  2. Check your Adium settings: Ensure that your Adium settings are correct. Go to Adium > Preferences > Accounts > Gmail and check that the following settings are correct:
    • Server: imap.gmail.com (for IMAP) or smtp.gmail.com (for SMTP)
    • Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 587 (for SMTP)
    • Username: Your full Gmail address (e.g., [email protected])
    • Password: Your Gmail password
  3. Enable IMAP or SMTP in your Gmail account: Make sure that IMAP or SMTP is enabled in your Gmail account settings. To do this:
    • Log in to your Gmail account
    • Click on the gear icon in the top right corner
    • Select "See all settings"
    • Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab
    • Enable IMAP or SMTP as needed
  4. Check for firewall or antivirus software issues: Firewalls or antivirus software may be blocking the connection between Adium and your Gmail account. Try temporarily disabling these programs to see if it resolves the issue.
  5. Try resetting your Adium account: Go to Adium > Preferences > Accounts > Gmail and click on the "Reset" button. This will reset your Gmail account settings to their default values.
  6. Check for Adium updates: Make sure that you're running the latest version of Adium. You can check for updates by going to Adium > Check for Updates.
  7. Try using a different Gmail account: If you have multiple Gmail accounts, try using a different one to see if the issue is specific to your primary account.
  8. Check the Adium logs: Go to Adium > Preferences > Logging and check the logs for any error messages related to your Gmail account. This may give you a clue about what's causing the issue.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to try searching online for more specific solutions or reaching out to Adium's support team for further assistance.