Why my Gmail password is not working?

Sometimes you'll see a "Password incorrect" error when you sign in to Google with a third-party app, like Apple's Mail app, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Microsoft Outlook. If you've entered your password correctly but you're still getting the error, you might need to update the app or use a more secure app.
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Why is my Gmail login not working?

If Gmail isn't working, often the only thing you need to do is to simply close your instance of Gmail and reopen it. If you are in a web browser, close the browser, reopen it, and navigate back to the Gmail website. If you're on a mobile device, close the app, and restart it.
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How can I regain my Gmail password?

Change your password
  1. Open your Google Account. You might need to sign in.
  2. Under "Security," select Signing in to Google.
  3. Choose Password. You might need to sign in again.
  4. Enter your new password, then select Change Password.
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Why does it say my username or password is incorrect?

"The user name or password is incorrect" is an error that appears at the login screen. While this error can appear in certain situations, it most frequently appears after a Windows Update because “Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up my device after an update or restart†is enabled.
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Why does my Gmail say my password was changed?

If you keep getting asked to change your password, someone may be trying to get into your account using harmful software. We strongly recommend that you: Update your anti-virus software and use it to scan your computer. Remove unwanted software or malware.
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Why does my email keep asking for my password?

In the email program's configuration, you could have provided the wrong user ID or mistyped it. Your internet connection could be down or having problems. A firewall could be blocking your attempts to connect to your mail server. This is also common if you specify an incorrect password too many times.
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How can I check my account password?

See, delete, edit, or export passwords
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
  2. To the right of the address bar, tap More .
  3. Tap Settings. Passwords.
  4. See, delete, edit, or export a password: See: Tap the password you want to see. Show password. . Delete: Tap the password you want to remove.
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How long will I be locked out of my Gmail account?

How Long Does a Gmail Lockout Last? According to Google, a Gmail lockout can last for a few hours to a few days. This time depends on the nature of the intrusion Google suspects. You can recover an account set up with the proper recovery information in a few minutes with the steps below.
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How many times can you try to log into Gmail?

A failed login attempt is defined as 6 consecutive unsuccessful login attempts made from a device, with each subsequent unsuccessful attempt counting as an additional failed attempt.
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Why am I having a problem signing into my Google Account?

Your sign-in may be blocked if the device or location you're using is new. Try again from a device or location that you commonly sign in from. Sign in to your Google Account on the new device and try again the following week.
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Why is my iPhone saying my email password is incorrect?

A missing or incorrect password is the most common cause of an “Account Error” in the Mail app. The fix might be as simple as re-entering your password. Sometimes it's necessary, especially if you recently upgraded to a new iPhone or changed your email account password. Open Settings and tap Mail.
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Why does my iPhone keep forgetting my email password?

It could be that the current keychain is corrupted. Go to Keychain Access, select Passwords on the left. Right or control click your mail keychain then click Delete. Now re enter the password in the Account Information (Mail > Preferences) window.
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Is Google password the same as Gmail password?

Your Gmail password is the same as your Google account password. To reset it, log in, click your account icon in the top right-hand corner, then click the blue 'Google Account' button. Your Google account settings will appear in a new tab.
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Can someone change my Gmail password?

If someone can access your Gmail account, they can change your password and lock you out. You can prevent this by using “two-step verification”.
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What is my Google password?

On the left-hand side of the page, click on the tab that says "Security." 3. Then, under "Signing in to Google," you'll see a tab that says "Password," with information on the last time you changed your password next to it. 4.
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What is IMAP account password?

Your IMAP password is the password to an email account that is configured to use IMAP. If you have forgotten it you can reset it using whatever method your email provider offers for resetting it. Some email providers (e.g., gmail, yahoo and Microsoft) also offer 2 factor authentication to better protect your account.
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Why is email not working on iPhone?

You might need a special password or may need to request authorization from your email provider to send and receive email on your device. Check your email account settings with your email provider or system administrator to make sure that they're correct.
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How do I fix my Gmail account?

Troubleshooting steps
  1. Step 1: Update your Gmail app. To get the latest fixes on problems with sending or receiving mail, update your Gmail app.
  2. Step 2: Restart your device.
  3. Step 3: Check your settings.
  4. Step 4: Clear your storage. ...
  5. Step 5: Check your password. ...
  6. Step 6: Clear your Gmail information.
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Why does it take 48 hours to reset Gmail password?

How long your account recovery request is delayed. Account recovery requests can be delayed for a few hours or a number of days, depending on a variety of risk factors. For example, if you added more security to your account by setting up 2-Step Verification, your account recovery request might be delayed for longer.
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Does Gmail notify wrong password attempts?

If Google detects any attempted unauthorized access to your account it will send a verification code by SMS to your phone. It will also use this number to alert you by SMS if it has detected unusual activity on your account (such as a change in password).
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Why can't I reset my Gmail password?

You might be trying to reset the password on an account that belongs to someone else. Make sure you entered the right email address. If you made a typo, try again. Someone might have hijacked your account and added it.
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What are the password requirements for Gmail?

Your password can be any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols (ASCII-standard characters only). Accents and accented characters aren't supported.
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