On Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 5:20 AM Benjamin Esquivel <
benjamin.esquivel@gmail.com> wrote:

> TL;DR Google App passwords are a workaround if your google password is not
> working in git send-email.
>
> Hi,
>
> Not sure if this is the right list but I thought of sending it here as a
> starter. I was following Stephen Jolley’s email for the Project status
> where it has a section for ‘ways to contribute’ and a pointer to the
> newcomers wiki. There is a link on How to Submit a Patch[1]  which has an
> example on how to add a gmail account there. I followed it but in the end I
> was blocked by an error stating that my 'Username and Password not
> accepted’. Googled a proposed fix[2] to go to the gmail security settings
> and enable "Access for less secure apps” but the solution is outdated as my
> settings had a notice saying that it was removed some time ago.
>
> But I found that you can use another security feature from google called
> app passwords[3]. And that means that it will give you one specific
> password for your app needs. I tested this in the git send-email line and
> it worked. I don’t know if others are doing this or if their previous
> settings remain ok if these were configured before the recent security
> resets that google has done.
>

You did the right thing. This is also how I use gmail with git-send-email.


>
> Is anyone struggling with this?
>

I don't remember if they disabled it for all gmail users, or only for users
who enable 2FA.. but using apps specific token is what we should recommend
to everyone.


> Should we update the wiki to include this tip?
>

Yes, definitely. If you want to do it, please go ahead.  If you need help
with that, let me know.


> Regards,
>
> Benjamin
>
> [1]
> https://www.openembedded.org/wiki/How_to_submit_a_patch_to_OpenEmbedded
> [2] https://support.google.com/mail/thread/5621336?hl=en
> [3] https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833
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