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App passwords!
App passwords are a feature in Google's 2-Step Verification (2SV) that allows you to generate a unique password for each app or device that you want to access your Google account. This is an additional layer of security to prevent unauthorized access to your account.
Here's how it works:
- Enable 2-Step Verification (2SV) on your Google account.
- Go to the Google Account settings page and click on "Security" > "App passwords".
- Select the app or device you want to generate a password for (e.g., Outlook, Apple Mail, etc.).
- Click "Generate" to generate a unique password.
- You'll receive a 16-character password that you can use to access your Google account from the selected app or device.
Why use app passwords?
App passwords are useful when:
- You want to access your Google account from a device or app that doesn't support 2-Step Verification (2SV) or has issues with the standard 2SV process.
- You're using a public computer or a shared device and don't want to enter your 2SV code.
- You're using an app that doesn't support the standard 2SV process, such as some older email clients.
Tips:
- Make sure to store your app passwords securely, as they are unique and can't be recovered if lost.
- You can generate multiple app passwords for different apps or devices, but make sure to keep track of them.
- If you lose an app password, you can generate a new one by following the same process.
By using app passwords, you can add an extra layer of security to your Google account and protect it from unauthorized access.