Gmail has always been pretty useful for the users. They can operate this on their computers and mobile devices. We have seen many users frustrated about Gmail authentication that is failing in Outlook. If we see, connecting Gmail to Outlook is a simple process, but when a problem exists in Outlook, it demands the users to provide a username and password even if you are entering it correctly.

We have seen many users trying to fix Gmail authentication failed with Outlook. To get rid of this issue, they keep on calling the customer support to get assistance on this. If we see the problem is pervasive these days and so, the agents have the answer to this question and assist them. We will provide you with the solution to your problem.

Troubleshooting required for Gmail authentication:

Enable IMAP in Gmail:

This is the basic step that the users can take to fix the authentication error of mail in Outlook. You can try to enable the IMAP as it allows the email to access on other providers like Outlook. You can follow the below-mentioned steps to go for this process.

The first step is to log in to your Gmail account and open settings.
Then, you have to choose the option of “Forwarding and POP/IMAP” and enable IMAP.
You can now save the changes.
The next step that you have to take is to enable the option “Access for less secure apps.”

Adding Gmail account in Outlook:

Select File and then Add account.
Then, enter your email address and hit connect.
Enter your password and sign-in.
It will seek your permission. Click on Allow.
Now, you can add the account and click on Done.

This is the process that you have to follow to fix Gmail authentication failed in the Outlook issue. We hope that you have understood the steps that are mentioned above. If you are not clear with the steps, then you are free to connect with the team of customer support to get more ways of fixing this error.

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