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Adding internet accounts to Mac High Sierrra

My Mac suddenly logged me out of my google account but wouldn’t accept password when I tried to log back in. I changed the password but when I select add account google it says Error 400 invalid request. Does anyone know why please ?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jun 19, 2024 1:09 PM

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Jun 19, 2024 4:54 PM in response to Alexashow

Google has strengthened its security and older operating systems are no longer directly compatible.


To connect your Gmail account on your Mac:


  1. First of all, delete the Gmail account.
  2. Then, you will have to create an application password: Google - Application Password.
  3. Finally, when you add the Gmail account in Mail on your iPad, choose "Other" and not "Google". Fill in your email address and application password.


You need to have 2-factor authentication activated on your Google account to be able to generate app passwords. If you do and have trouble accessing the link above, try this direct link instead: https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords.

Adding internet accounts to Mac High Sierrra

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