How to create an app password in Gmail

Key takeaways:

• App passwords secure Gmail by enabling third-party app access without exposing your main account password.

• To create an app password, enable 2-Step Verification and generate a 16-digit code for non-Google app integration.

• App passwords are entered once per app or device and can be revoked anytime for added security.

App passwords are a way to secure our Gmail account while using third-party apps or devices that don't support two-step verification. An app password is a 16-digit code that allows us to securely sign in to our Gmail account from a non-Google app, such as an email client or a mobile device.

Why use app passwords?

• App passwords allow us to keep your main Google account password secure while still enabling access for third-party apps.

• Many older applications do not support modern security protocols like OAuth 2.0, making app passwords necessary for authentication.

Steps to configure app password

Use the following steps to create an application password in Gmail:

1. Open Gmail and log in to your account.

2. Click on "Security".

3. Under "How you sign in to Google" section, click on "2-Step Verification".

Note: We may need to sign in again to verify our identity.

4. Scroll down to the "App Password" section and click on the arrow button given on the right side.

4. Add the app name to create a app specific password and click on "Create" button.

4. Once the app password is generated, copy and paste it into the app you want to use.

Note: Remember that we only have to enter the app password once per app/device, and we can revoke it at anytime.