From d15ccee62fb3af1e01eacd8c7f061c1e270f7748 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: M66B Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 17:15:06 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated FAQ --- FAQ.md | 6 ++---- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index 0730f22e0c..db1f69d040 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -331,14 +331,12 @@ Unfortunately, it is impossible to make everybody happy and adding lots of setti **(6) How can I login to Gmail / G suite?** -Preferably select Gmail as provider and select an account on your device. - -If you want/need to use a username/password instead of selecting an account, you'll need to enable access for "less secure" apps, +To use a Gmail/G suite account, you'll need to enable access for "less secure" apps, see [here](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6010255) for Google's instructions or go [directy to the setting](https://www.google.com/settings/security/lesssecureapps). You can solve the error *535-5.7.8 Username and Password not accepted* by enabling "less secure" apps. -If you use your account username/password, you might get the alert "*Please log in via your web browser*". +You might get the alert "*Please log in via your web browser*". This security measure can for example be triggered when too many IP addresses were used in a too short time or when you are using a VPN. You can prevent this by using an app specific password.