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IMAP Server Authentication Error, While Accessing Emails in Power Automate Desktop

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What are the Pre-Requisites for Email Actions in Power Automate Desktop.

  • VishnuReddy1997 Profile Picture
    2,666 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    Hi @naidu1811 ,

     

    Please configure the actions as shown in below images.

     

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    Thanks & Regards

    Vishnu Reddy

     

  • naidu1811 Profile Picture
    109 on at

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    I followed same steps, even though i am getting Same Error.

     

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    VishnuReddy1997 Profile Picture
    2,666 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    Hi @naidu1811 ,

     

    If for your gmail if Two factor authentication exist. You need to follow below steps.

     

    If you have 2FA enabled on your Gmail account, you'll need to generate an App Password specifically for Power Automate Desktop. Here's how:
    Go to your Google Account security settings: https://myaccount.google.com/intro/security
    Under "App Passwords," select "Mail" and "Other (Custom name)."
    Give the app password a descriptive name like "Power Automate Desktop."
    Copy the generated password and use it in Power Automate Desktop instead of your regular Gmail password.


    (Note:- if you got your solution you can mark as solution and gives kudos)

     

    Thanks & Regards

    Vishnu Reddy

  • naidu1811 Profile Picture
    109 on at

    We have 2FA enabled on your Gmail account, you'll need to generate an App Password specifically for Power Automate Desktop

     

    App passwords (google.com)

    By clicking on Above Link, Give the app password a descriptive name like Power Automate Desktop.

     

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    By following these Steps, We can Slove this.

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