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10 Nov 2017, 01:59 AM
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The "e" in e-mail
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: VA, USA
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pop3 problem
Anyone know why gmail will not accept a pop3 request for mail? I get this email from google when trying to retrieve mail from gmail via pop3
> Someone just used your password to try to sign in to your account. Google > blocked them, but you should check what happened. |
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12 Nov 2017, 07:37 PM
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Cornerstone of the Community
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Philippines
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I use pop3 on my account and check it daily. Never had this problem. You may get some clues as to the problem by logging in to Google and checking My Account, Sign-in & security, Device activity & notifications
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12 Nov 2017, 09:27 PM
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The "e" in e-mail
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: EU
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Gmail requires manual activation of POP access https://support.google.com/mail/answer/7104828?hl=en
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17 Nov 2017, 01:52 AM
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The "e" in e-mail
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: VA, USA
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I am interested in using my gmail acct to retrieve mail from my other acct I don't remember ever seeing it addressed on this forum. Anyone know how to set up gmail to retrieve mail via pop3 ? Thanks for any help
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17 Nov 2017, 02:28 AM
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The "e" in e-mail
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17 Nov 2017, 06:02 AM
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The "e" in e-mail
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Thank you janusz for you help I now have something to work with
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