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# How to Create an App Password for Gmail / Google Workspace

> A quick, secure way to connect your Gmail or Google Workspace mailbox to Mailivery using an app password.

# How to Create an App Password for Gmail / Google Workspace

Want to connect your Gmail or Google Workspace mailbox to Mailivery the secure way? You’re in the right place.

This guide walks you through setting up an **App Password**—a one-time password that gives Mailivery access without sharing your main Google credentials. You’ll enable two-factor authentication, generate an app-specific password, and flip on IMAP. That’s it.

Let’s get you set up in three quick steps:

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## ✅ Step 1: Turn on Two-Factor Authentication

1. Go to your [Google Account settings](https://myaccount.google.com/).
2. Click **Security**.
3. Under **"How you sign in to Google"**, select **2-Step Verification**.
4. Follow the steps to turn it on.

> Why this matters: App passwords only work if 2FA is enabled. Think of it as giving your mailbox a bodyguard.

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## 🔐 Step 2: Generate an App Password for Mailivery

Once 2FA is turned on:

1. In your Google Account, search for **App passwords**—or go [directly to the page](https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords).
2. You may be asked to sign in again.
3. Don’t see the option? Your admin or account settings might be restricting access.

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## ✏️ Step 3: Create and Name Your App Password

1. Under **Select App**, choose **Other (Custom name)**.
2. Type in `Mailivery`.
3. Click **Generate**.

Google will give you a 16-character password. Copy it—**this is your golden ticket.**

Use it when connecting your mailbox to Mailivery. No extra logins. No extra stress.

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## 👀 Need the Full Picture?

If you’re looking for the full mailbox connection walkthrough, we’ve got you covered:

👉 [How to Connect Any Gmail / Gsuite / Google Workspace Mailbox to Mailivery](#)

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And just like that, you’re securely connected.