Troubleshooting: There is no “Allow less secure apps” in google account when want to use Gmail to send batch mail in AutoCount

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Question: There is no “Allow less secure apps” in google account when want to use Gmail to send batch mail in AutoCount. Why?

Version: 1.8 / 1.9 / 2.0


Possible Reason :

From May 30, 2022, ​​Google no longer supports the use of third-party apps or devices which ask you to sign in to your Google Account using only your username and password.


Solution :

Generate an application password to be used in AutoCount. App Passwords can only be used with accounts that have 2-Step Verification turned on.

To generate application password, please go to your google account.


Go to Security > 2-Step verification, login your gmail, scroll down to look for “App passwords”.



Key in the App name and click on Create.


Copy the app password and use it in AutoCount batch mail.


At Mail Options, paste the password. Users are now able to use gmail account in AutoCount batch mail.


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