Now I know what Google means by "Less Secure App"

[davebolton]

This started a few days ago as I got an email from Google telling me that someone had tried to access my account. So I immediately changed my password and reviewed the security settings. One of these, the one that turns OFF access to "Less Secure Apps" sounded like a REALLY GOOD idea. I was feeling pretty good until I tried to log into my Chromebook.

I cannot log in to the Chromebook Desktop now!

If I log in as guest, then I CAN log into my Google account. Which means I do not have access to the apps menu (in the lower left). OK, so its not a showstopper but it does seem weird to me.

I know this is to be expected for a "Less Secure App" but little did I realize that Google's own OS would be blocked as well. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions on this?

Thanks,

Dave

 

[David Holkup]

This started a few days ago as I got an email from Google telling me that someone had tried to access my account. So I immediately changed my password and reviewed the security settings. One of these, the one that turns OFF access to "Less Secure Apps" sounded like a REALLY GOOD idea. I was feeling pretty good until I tried to log into my Chromebook.

I cannot log in to the Chromebook Desktop now!

If I log in as guest, then I CAN log into my Google account. Which means I do not have access to the apps menu (in the lower left). OK, so its not a showstopper but it does seem weird to me.

I know this is to be expected for a "Less Secure App" but little did I realize that Google's own OS would be blocked as well. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions on this?

Thanks,

Dave

Hi
When I changed password and wanted to log in my chromebook I couldn't too.
You have to put there old password once. Next time it will require the newone.