How to setup IMAP sensor with Gmail

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Kind users of PRTG,

how can i setup an IMAP sensor so it will read my backup emails from Windows backup send to this Gmail account. i have followed the manual underneath. But i t still gives the error code Socket Error # 10061 Connection refused. What am i doing wrong? should i setup the IMAP somewhere else? or is it just on the sensor.

https://helpdesk.paessler.com/en/support/solutions/articles/76000063291-how-can-i-monitor-my-backup-software-to-be-sure-backup-succeeded-last-night

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Dear Dennie

Please check the gmail setting "Access for less secure apps". Please enable that option. Is the sensor now working?

Feb, 2016 - Permalink

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How to setup IMAP sensor with Gmail

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