[Discuss] Using thunderbird for sending gmail

[randyokc at gmail.com (Randy Cole)]

I also need to download all my gmail emails as I am bumping quota
constantly (since I am a pack rat) and cannot get it configured to work!
Used to use Eudora with gmail IMAP4 & it worked swell, but that has all
been obsoleted.  Preference is to store stuff in non-proprietary format,
download all attachments, and retain folder structure and original mailbox
header (as i forward my spam to my main email).  I think I most recently
tried getmail with no joy.

On Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 3:41 PM Jerry Feldman <gaf.linux at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have 2 gmail accounts that I use. Both are now being blocked.
> I generally use the gmail app or web interface for these accounts, but for
> sending messages with templates, such as BLU announcements.
> "Less secure app blocked
> Google blocked the app you were trying to use because it doesn't meet our
> security standards.
> Some apps and devices use less secure sign-in technology, which makes your
> account more vulnerable. You can turn off access for these apps, which we
> recommend, or turn on access if you want to use them despite the risks.
> Google will automatically turn this setting OFF if it's not being used."
>
> My settings are for SMTP:
> smtp.gmail.com
> port 465
> SSL/TLS
> Normal Password
> my email address
>
> My imap settings are:
> imap.googlemail.com
> Port 993
> Normal Password
> my email address
>
> For SMTP I used to use the BLU server, but the comcast firewall messed that
> up. I am now on FIOS, so I will try to restore my port forwarding when I
> get time,
>
>
>
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