How to add credentials in gmail

To add credentials in Gmail, you'll need to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) and generate an App Password. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Enable 2-Step Verification

1. Sign in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on your profile picture or initial in the top right corner.
3. Click on "My Account" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Sign-in & security" section.
5. Click on "2-Step Verification" and then click on "Get started".
6. Follow the prompts to set up 2-Step Verification using a phone number or authenticator app.

Step 2: Generate an App Password

1. After enabling 2-Step Verification, you'll see a prompt to generate an App Password.
2. Click on "Generate" next to "App Password".
3. Choose a device type (e.g., "Other") and enter a label (e.g., "Gmail API").
4. Click on "Generate".
5. You'll see a 16-character password. Copy this password.

Step 3: Add Credentials to Your App or Service

1. Go to your app or service that requires Gmail credentials (e.g., a third-party email client or a script).
2. Look for the settings or configuration options for Gmail credentials.
3. Enter the following information:
   • Email address: Your Gmail address.
   • Password: The App Password you generated in Step 2.
   • Note: Do not use your regular Gmail password.

Tips and Variations

• If you're using a script or API, you may need to use the client_id and client_secret instead of the App Password.
• If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to configure the client to use IMAP or POP3 instead of OAuth.
• If you're using a Google Cloud project, you may need to create a service account and generate credentials for that account.

By following these steps, you should be able to add credentials to your Gmail account and use them with your app or service.