Windows 10: Error when trying to add a gmail to windows mail app

Discus and support Error when trying to add a gmail to windows mail app in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] When I try to add a Gmail to Microsoft mail, I get this error message. I tried to update and reinstalling the app and still doesn't work.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Orion_Shields, May 28, 2020.

  1. /U/ORION_SHIELDS
    /u/Orion_Shields Win User

    Error when trying to add a gmail to windows mail app

    /u/Orion_Shields, May 28, 2020
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  2. STEVEHERO
    stevehero Win User

    error 0x8007042b when adding a Yahoo Mail account to MS Mail App

    I went this route and added passwords for yahoo mail. I might try this method above to get gmail to buck up! *Tongue

    @Bastet, this is probably what you were referring to the whole time.


    YAHOO MAIL FIX
    2FA needs to be enabled which it already was and just follow these steps below.

    1. In yahoo mails account security, click on manage app passwords.

    Error when trying to add a gmail to windows mail app [​IMG]


    2. After selecting other app and entering the new app name in the text box

    Error when trying to add a gmail to windows mail app [​IMG]


    3. Now, in Windows 10 mail app, add this type of account.

    Error when trying to add a gmail to windows mail app [​IMG]


    4. In Windows 10 mail app, enter your details and the password generated by step 2.

    Error when trying to add a gmail to windows mail app [​IMG]


    Fully functional mail app again.



    GMAIL FIX

    Now similar steps to setting up Gmail. Here I'll only go through the Gmail steps as Windows Mail App setup is the exact same.

    Follow this jpeg below, all steps are merged as there's a 5 attachment limit.


    Error when trying to add a gmail to windows mail app [​IMG]


    - - - Updated - - -

    I've edited it to show the solution for Gmail also.
     
    stevehero, May 28, 2020
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  3. BASTET
    Bastet Win User
    error 0x8007042b when adding a Yahoo Mail account to MS Mail App

    Yes, once 2-factor authentication is enabled you should then create the app specific password & enter it instead of the account password.
     
    Bastet, May 28, 2020
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  4. PIMP JUICE IT
    Pimp Juice IT Win User

    Error when trying to add a gmail to windows mail app

    Windows 10 Mail forgets Gmail password almost every day

    Reason

    Windows Mail app keeps prompting for Gmail account password frequently with the "your gmail settings are out of date" message—
    According to a comment on this post . . .

    Potential Solutions

    Based on some quick research there may be two options that may help resolve this. . .

    1. Enable the 2-Step Verification functionality and security feature with your Gmail account and then use the 2-Step Verification to verify and trust the Windows Mail app to have access to your Gmail account
    2. Enable and use the Less Secure Apps functionality by turning that ON and using your usual Gmail account password with the Windows Mail app to authenticate

    Further Resources

     
    Pimp Juice IT, May 28, 2020
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