Sunday, December 6, 2015

Gmail and Elementary OS - Geary email application

When you try to use Geary to connect to your Gmail, you will receive a error “Unable to validate: – Username o password incorrect” – even you need a correct username and password.

When you login your Gmail via browser, you will receive a email said access denied due to "lesser security application" try to access your email….

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Solution:

1. Create an application-specific password for login via Geary.

2. Use a Google chrome to access Gmail.

Reference:

Regarding Linux (Elementary OS) and Geary email application
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/gmail/6Hkd6jqtHtc

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