With Google moving away from Basic Authentication and recommending to use OAuth instead, I want to enable 2-Step Verification for my Google account to increase security. How do I best approach this and what changes do I need to make in Outlook to keep receiving my emails? For Outlook 2016 (msi, Volume License), Outlook 2013 and previous versions, you’ll need to use an App-Specific Password which you can create on the Google Account website. This is similar to the process of enabling Two-Step Authentication for Outlook.com accounts. Step 1: Enable 2-Step VerificationFirst, enable 2-Step Verification for your Google Accounts:
Step 2: Office 365, Outlook 2019 and Outlook 2016; SMS or Authenticator verificationWhen you are using Office 365, Outlook 2016 (excluding the msi-version) or Outlook 2019, you can continue to use your regular password and Outlook will prompt you for additional verification. The same applies to the Outlook app for iOS and Android.Provide your Gmail email address. Authentication verification step 1: Enter your password. Authentication verification step 2: Enter a code obtained via an SMS text, the Authenticator app (see Step 3 below) or a Google prompt on your phone. One time only; Allow “Microsoft apps & services” to access your Gmail account to manage it in Outlook. Step 2: Outlook 2016 (msi) and previous versions; Get an App password for OutlookNow that you have enabled 2-Step Verification for your Gmail account, you’ll start getting Send/Receive errors and/or password prompts in Outlook.As mentioned before, you’ll need to generate a special “App password” for Outlook instead of trying to logon with your current Gmail password.
Optional Step 3: Get codes via a mobile app insteadRather than using SMS message to receive verifications codes, you might want to use an App to generate these verification codes instead or enable “Google prompt”.
Use "BH93RF24" to get a discount when ordering! Is Outlook compatible with Gmail?You can add a Gmail account to Microsoft Outlook, and manage it in Outlook, to view and manage all of your email in one place. In Outlook, select File, then Add Account. Enter your Email Address for your Gmail account and select Connect.
Is Outlook 2016 still supported by Gmail?Google advises that gmail will not work in Outlook 2016 after 30 May 2022.
Will Gmail work with Outlook after May 2022?However, Google has announced that this option will be removed at the end of May, 2022. At that time, Google says it will require 2-Step Verification (Two factor Authorization) on all Gmail accounts. However, Outlook 2003 doesn't work with 2-Step Verification (later versions of Outlook do, I think).
Does Outlook 2010 still work with Gmail?To make Outlook 2010 connect to Gmail using a POP connection, check Enable POP (either one works) and then check Disable IMAP. Once you've got that, save Changes. Option 2: Use an IMAP connection. To make Outlook 2010 connect to Gmail using an IMAP connection, check Disable POP and then check Enable IMAP.
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