
Tip: Most of the time, you’ll only have to enter an App Password once per app or device, so don’t worry about memorizing it.
Follow the instructions to enter the App Password. The App Password is the 16-character code in the yellow bar on your device. At the bottom, choose Select app and choose the app you using Select device and choose the device you’re using Generate. Your account is through work, school, or other organization. 2-Step Verification is only set up for security keys. 2-Step Verification is not set up for your account. If you don’t have this option, it might be because: Under "Signing in to Google," select App Passwords. If you use 2-Step-Verification and get a "password incorrect" error when you sign in, you can try to use an App Password. If the app doesn’t offer “Sign in with Google,” you can either: You're then asked to confirm your Gmail login credentials. Select App passwords under the Signing into Google section. Tip: iPhones and iPads with iOS 11 or up don’t require App Passwords. Select your profile icon in the upper-right corner of Gmail, then select Manage Google Account. App Passwords can only be used with accounts that have 2-Step Verification turned on. To help keep your account secure, use "Sign in with Google" to connect apps to your Google Account.Īn App Password is a 16-digit passcode that gives a less secure app or device permission to access your Google Account. Tip: App Passwords aren’t recommended and are unnecessary in most cases.