November 13, 2024
How to generate a Gmail app password
To grant Spamwise access to your Gmail mailbox, you'll need to generate an app password. This involves enabling IMAP in your Gmail settings, turning on 2-Step Verification for enhanced security, and finally creating the app password itself. Follow these steps to ensure Spamwise can effectively manage your emails.
Steve BaumanUnfortunately, Google has recently stopped offering free CASA (Cloud Application Security Assessment) Tier 2 verification for applications, which is required to access Gmail accounts using OAuth2. This verification is now priced at an exorbitant $600 USD annually, making it infeasible for many smaller developers and services like Spamwise to continue supporting OAuth2 for Gmail.
As a result, the recommended method for integrating Gmail with Spamwise is now through App Passwords, which remains a secure and accessible alternative. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to generate one.
Step 1: Enable IMAP
1. Go to your Gmail settings Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab:
https://mail.google.com/mail/#settings/fwdandpop
2. In the "IMAP access" section, select Enable IMAP:
3. Click Save Changes:
Step 2: Turn on 2-Step Verification
If you don't have 2-Step Verification enabled then the next step won't work.
1. Go to your Google Account Security tab:
https://myaccount.google.com/
2. On the Signing in to Google panel, click 2-Step Verification:
3. Click Get started and follow the steps:
Step 3: Create an App Password
1. Go to your App Passwords.
https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords
2. For "App name", Enter "Spamwise" and click Generate:
3. Copy the Generated app password (the 16-character code):
4. Paste this password in the Password field when adding your Gmail mailbox:
