Gmail App-level Password

How to setup an app-level password in Gmail.

1. Turn on 2-Step Verification

1. Open your Google Account.

2. In the navigation panel, select Security.

3. Under “Signing in to Google,” select 2-Step Verification > Get started.

4. Follow the on-screen steps.

Your account, username@gmail.com, is associated with your work or school. If you can’t set up 2-Step Verification, contact your administrator.

2. Set App-level Password

1. Open your Google Account.

2. In the navigation panel, select Security.

3. Under "Signing in to Google," select App Passwords. You may need to sign in. If you don’t have this option, it might be because:

a. 2-Step Verification is not set up for your account.

b. 2-Step Verification is only set up for security keys.

c. Your account is through work, school, or other organization.

d. You turned on Advanced Protection.