# Gmail

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These steps apply to both personal Gmail accounts and Google Workspace (business) accounts. Both require an app-specific password for security.
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Add your Gmail account to Daylite.<br>

1. Go to **Daylite > Settings > Mail > Mail Accounts** and select **Add Mail Account**.<br>
2. Next, select **Gmail** from the list of account types.<br>
3. Enter the email address of your Gmail account. Daylite requires you to create an **app-specific password**. This is a different password than the one you use to sign into Gmail.<br>
4. Click **Next** to begin the guided setup.

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First, you must turn on 2-Step Verification in your Google Account. This is required before you can create an App Password. If you have already enabled 2-Step Verification, move to step 7.<br>

5. Log in to your [Google Account](https://accounts.google.com/Login) and choose **Manage Your Google Account**

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6. Select **Security > How you sign in to Google > 2-Step Verification**. If you need more detailed instructions, follow [this article from Google](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185839).

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In Daylite, check the box **"I've enabled 2-Step Verification"** and click **Next** to proceed to creating an App Password.

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Next, you must set up an **App Password** for Daylite under your Google account. Click [here](https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords) to create an App Password.<br>

7. On the Google App Passwords page:

* Enter "`Daylite`" as the app name and click **Create**.

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### Troubleshooting

**Google Workspace Accounts**

If you're using a Google Workspace account and cannot add your account:

* Check with your IT administrator to ensure IMAP access is enabled for your organization
* Verify that less secure app access policies allow third-party applications
* Confirm that 2-Step Verification is permitted by your organization's security policies
* Google will display a 16-digit App Password. Copy this password.

8. Return to Daylite, select the **I've set up an App Password** checkbox, and click **Next**.

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9. Paste the 16-digit App Password you just generated into the Password field.

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10. Click **Next**. Your Gmail account is now added to Daylite.


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