Google blocks Thunderbird from checking gmail if a certain setting is turned on via Google’s account security settings screen.<\/p>\n
Some devices and apps use insecure sign-in technology to access your data.<\/p>\n
Choosing Disable<\/b> prevents these less secure devices and apps from accessing your Google Account.<\/p>\n
Choosing Enable<\/b> increases your chances of unauthorized account access but allows you to continue using these less secure devices and apps.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.google.com\/settings\/security\/lesssecureapps<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Mozilla explains the problem here:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/en-US\/kb\/thunderbird-and-gmail<\/p>\n
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Google blocks Thunderbird from checking gmail if a certain setting is turned on via Google’s account security settings screen. Some devices and apps use insecure sign-in technology to access your data. Choosing Disable prevents these less secure devices and apps from accessing your Google Account. Choosing Enable increases your chances of unauthorized account access but … <\/p>\n
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