Where can I get my Gmail app password?
App passwords allow you to grant access to your Gmail account for apps or devices that don’t support two-step verification. Follow these steps to generate one safely.
Step 1: Log in to Your Gmail Account
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Open your preferred web browser and navigate to Gmail.
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Enter your email address and password, ensuring you’re signed in to the account where you want to generate the app password.
Step 2: Access the App Passwords Page
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Go directly to the Google App Passwords page here: https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords
Step 3: Create an App Password
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Under the App name field, type the name of the app or device you’re generating the password for.
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Click Create.
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A window will display a 16-character password (separated by spaces for readability).
⚠️ Important:
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This password is only displayed once. Copy it immediately and save it in a secure location (such as a password manager or a temporary text document).
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Make sure to copy the password exactly as shown, including all spaces, because some apps may not accept the password without the spaces.
Step 4: Enter the App Password in Startups.com Investor Matching Email Setup
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Go back to your Investor Matching Email account setup page: https://www.startups.com/investors/matching
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Paste the generated password in both the SMTP Password and IMAP Password fields.
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Click Test Account to verify that the connection is working successfully.
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Once it shows Connected, your email account will be connected and ready to use.
✅ Tip: If you ever need to revoke access, you can return to the same App Passwords page and delete the generated password.