App Password Gmail Not Available/ Why Is Your App Password Not Available For Google Account? Fix:

Updated by Ashirafu Kibalama on April 02, 2024

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Learn How To Fix: Why Your Gmail App Password Might Not Be Available For Your Google Account.

If you're having trouble accessing app passwords for your Google account, there are 13 steps, reasons and solutions you can try:

13 Steps For Accessing App Passwords For Your Google Account: 

Step 1:
Go to your Gmail account and click your profile picture as illustrated below;

Step 2:
Click manage Google account or Google account on mobile as below;

Step 3:
Click security;

Step 4: 
Hey there! To secure your account, let's set up a 2-step verification.

Scroll down a bit and click on the option that says "2-step verification". You'll find it illustrated below. 

Step 5: 
Scroll down and click "Get started";

Step 6:
Enter your account password and click next;

Step 7:
Use your phone as your second step to sign in or click show more options depending on your choice, and then click continue;

Step 8: 
Enter your phone number and click send;

Step 9: 
Click next to Confirm that it works:

Step 10:
Click turn on;

Step 11:
Scroll to the end of the page and click app password as illustrated below;

Step 12:
Enter your account password and click next;

Step 13:
Enter your app name (any name of your choice, for example, python) and then click Create;

Below is your generated app password generated so you can use it any time;

If the above 13 steps do not help you with app passwords being unavailable for your Google account, you can try these:

 Seven Potential Reasons And Fixes For App Passwords Being Unavailable For Your Google Account:

Reason 1: Incorrect Sign-In: 

Ensure you sign in with the correct Google account credentials. 

Sometimes, users may inadvertently sign in with a different account that doesn't have app password support enabled.

Reason 2: 2-Step Verification is ON: 

If you have 2-Step Verification enabled on your Google account, generate app passwords correctly, as shown above.

Reason 3: Browser Extensions/Plugins: 

Browser extensions/plugins are additional software components you can install into your web browser to enhance functionality or add new features. 

These extensions can range from ad blockers to Security extensions and many more.

Types of Extensions/Plugins: 

There are various types of browser extensions/plugins available, including:

• Ad blockers: These extensions block website advertisements, providing a cleaner browsing experience.
• Security extensions: These extensions add extra layers of security to your browsing experience, such as VPNs or antivirus tools. Etc.

Reason 4: Clear Cache and Cookies: 

Clearing your browser's cache and cookies can sometimes resolve authentication issues with Google services.

Reason 5: Try Another Device or Browser: 

If you're experiencing issues on a particular device or browser, try accessing your Google account from another device or using a different browser to see if the problem persists.

Reason 6: Check for Service Outages: 

Occasionally, Google services may experience outages or disruptions that could affect the availability of certain features. 

Check the Google Workspace Status Dashboard or similar service status pages to see if there are any reported issues.

Reason 7: Contact Google Support: 

If none of the above solutions work, contact Google Support for further assistance. 

They can provide specific guidance or troubleshoot the issue on their end.

Conclusion: 

Hey there! Do you need help finding your app passwords in your Google account? 

They're nowhere to be found, right? Don't worry; I'm here to help! 

If not, don't worry; I can always include an additional point to help you. 

So, let's get started and resolve this problem once and for all!

Let me know how it goes, and have a fantastic day!

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