Gmail Settings

In case you encounter difficulties while authenticating your Gmail or Google Workspace (G Suite) account, please ensure that the following settings are enabled.

How to Enable IMAP Setting in Gmail and G Suite?

Step 1: Log in to your Gmail account and click the gear icon designated to the right side of the window.

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Step 2: Go to the See all settings from the menu.

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Step 3:Click on the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.

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Step 4: Move on to the IMAP access setting.

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Step 5: Enable IMAP if it is disabled on your Gmail or G Suite account. then click on Save Changes.

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How to Create an App Password?

Follow the steps to Generate a Google App Password. App Passwords can only be used with accounts that have 2-Step Verification turned on.

Step 1: Open your Google My Account and go to Manage your Google Account.

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Step 2:Select Security.

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Step 3:Under "How you sign in to Google," click on 2-Step Verification and proceed ahead.

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Step 4: Sign in to Gmail once prompted and scroll down to the bottom to find the App Passwords option. Click on App Passwords to proceed.

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Step 5:At the bottom, choose Select app and choose the app you are using » Select device and choose the device you’re using » Generate.

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Step 6: Follow the instructions to enter the App Password. The App Password is the 16-character code in the yellow bar on your device.

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Step 7:The App Password is the 16-character code in the yellow bar on your device. Copy & Paste this app-specific password for further use.

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Step 8: Click Done.

Note: You can remove "App-Specific Password" after the backup or migration process is completed using the software.