How To Fix Gmail Account Login Problems?

Posted by Bradford wilson
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Feb 28, 2023
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If you're trying to set up Gmail on the Windows 10 Mail app and getting the error message that Gmail won't let you sign in, you're not alone. This error message usually occurs due to incorrect configuration settings, outdated software, or Gmail server issues. But don't worry, we're here to help you fix this issue and get your Gmail up and running on the Windows 10 Mail app.

In this article, we'll go through some troubleshooting steps to fix Gmail won't let me sign in on Windows 10 Mail app issue. We'll cover everything from updating your software to checking your account settings. So, let's get started.

Step 1: Update Your Windows 10 Mail App- 

The first step in fixing Gmail won't let me sign in on Windows 10 Mail app issue is to ensure that you're running the latest version of the app. To check for updates, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Windows Store app.
  2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner.
  3. Click on "Downloads and updates."
  4. Click on "Get updates" to check for updates.

If there's an update available for the Mail app, click on "Update" to install it. Once the update is installed, restart your computer and try to sign in to Gmail again.


Step 2: Check Your Gmail Account Settings- 


If updating the Windows 10 Mail app didn't fix the issue, then the problem might be with your Gmail account settings. Here's how to check your Gmail account settings:

  1. Go to the Gmail website and sign in to your account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "Settings."
  3. Click on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  4. Check if the status of IMAP is enabled.
  5. Scroll down and click on the "Save Changes" button.

Once you've enabled IMAP, try signing in to your Gmail account on the Windows 10 Mail app.

Step 3: Check Your Gmail Account Security - 


Another reason why  is Gmail not syncing Windows 10 Mail app is due to security issues. Gmail has a feature called "Less secure app access" which allows you to sign in to third-party apps such as Windows 10 Mail app. Here's how to enable this feature:

  1. Go to the Gmail website and sign in to your account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "Settings."
  3. Click on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  4. Scroll down to the "Less secure app access" section.
  5. Toggle on the "Allow less secure apps" option.
  6. Scroll down and click on the "Save Changes" button.

Once you've enabled less secure app access, try signing in to your Gmail account on the Windows 10 Mail app.

Step 4: Check Your Gmail Account Password - 


If the above steps didn't fix the issue, then the problem might be with your Gmail account password. Here's how to check your Gmail account password:

  1. Go to the Gmail website and sign in to your account.
  2. Click on the "Security" tab.
  3. Click on the "Signing in to Google" option.
  4. Click on "Password."
  5. Enter your current password and click on "Next."
  6. Enter a new password and click on "Change Password."

Once you've changed your Gmail account password, try signing in to your account on the Windows 10 Mail app.

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