{"id":19011,"date":"2025-06-24T13:46:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T10:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snov.io\/knowledgebase\/?p=19011"},"modified":"2026-11-02T18:42:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T15:42:31","slug":"how-to-create-and-use-gmail-app-password","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snov.io\/knowledgebase\/how-to-create-and-use-gmail-app-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create app passwords in your Google account"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this article, you\u2019ll learn how to generate app-specific passwords for your Google account.<\/p>\n

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An app password is a unique, auto-generated code provided by your email service (like Gmail or Outlook). It lets you securely connect your email account to Snov.io.<\/p>\n

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If you get a \"password incorrect\" error when connecting Gmail to Snov.io<\/a>, use an app password in the SMTP settings instead of your real Google password.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Step 1. Enable 2-Step Verification<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sign in to your Google Account<\/a>. In the left menu,\u00a0select\u00a0Security & sign-in<\/a> and scroll down to\u00a0How you sign in to Google<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Important:\u00a0<\/strong>To create an app password, you need to enable 2-Step Verification<\/a>. If it is disabled (Off), the app passwords won't show up in your account.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Step 2. Access your app passwords<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Type app password<\/strong> in the Search Google Account<\/strong> bar and select App passwords<\/strong> in the results.<\/p>\n

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You can also follow this link to access them directly: https:\/\/myaccount.google.com\/apppasswords<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve set up 2-Step Verification but still can\u2019t find the option to use app passwords, it might be because:<\/p>\n

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--> Your Google Account has 2-Step Verification only for security keys<\/a><\/p>\n

--> You\u2019re using a work, school, or another organization account that manages your security settings<\/p>\n

--> Your Google Account has Advanced Protection<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

To create a new app password: Type \"Snov.io\"<\/strong> (or any name you\u2019ll recognize) in the app name field, then click Create<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Copy the generated app password<\/strong> by right-clicking and selecting Copy<\/strong>, or using the keyboard shortcut:<\/p>\n