Temporary error 'Numeric code 4' when trying to access Gmail through Safari

On my MacOS Sequoia 15.5. Using Safari. Can get gmail with Chrome. Also, can get email with Android v16, and my IpadOS(using safari). Dumped my cache. Can get everywhere on the 'Net. Just not gmail. Hints?



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Original Title: Can't get gmail. Temporary error. numeric code 4

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Jun 25, 2025 09:06 AM

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Jun 25, 2025 02:04 PM in response to razmee209

This started yesterday. I have used Gmail and this Mac for many years. I also use my Pixel phone and an Ipad to get email. Suddenly, yesterday , when I try to login to Gmail, I get the infamous TemporaryError screen. I can get to Gmail, on this Mac, with Chrome. Safari seems the issue here. But, I can use Safari, on my iPad, okay. I searched the Internet and this error pops up alot for people. I never see a resolution. I turned off virus scanner, cleared cache, no luck. Thanks

Jun 26, 2025 12:48 PM in response to send2cbd

Similar issue. I have used Gmail webmail on my Safari browser with zero issues for years. I'm using Sequoia 15.5 on a Mac. Today I got the "Temporary Error" message. I've rebooted - signed out and back in - and all other standard troubleshooting. I can access Gmail using the "Mail" app on my Mac (never used it before today), no problems on iPad/iPhone. It seems to be unique to Safari on the Mac. My wife us using Sequoia 15.5 on a MacBook and has no problem getting to Gmail webmail in a Safari browser.

Jun 25, 2025 11:05 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

The responses from everyone made me believe it is something in my Gmail config. In Safari, you can see settings for each site you have open. I went to Gmail, and it failed. I went into Safari and selected settings for gmail.com. I saw I selected content blockers. I de-selected it and, yep, I could get to my mail. Why selecting this made it impossible to get to mail leads me to believe I don't understand this setting.. Maybe some Gmail expert can way in. Thanks for everyone's jumping in to help.

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