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How to Create a Google App Password

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3.0 - Last modified on 2022-02-14 Revised by Sarah Bailey

2.0 - Last modified on 2022-01-10 Revised by Rob Silva

1.0 - Created on 2021-12-02 Authored by Sarah Bailey

As the bConnected key is being discontinued, SPAs using an application or program that is unable to OAuth or use CalNet Authentication can request access to create a Google App Password. 

To get access and create a Google AppPassword:

 

  1. Request access by going to https://forms.gle/WVKySL8Yjjro9cvd8. This form must be submitted by the SPA requesting access. You will receive an email notification once your SPA has been given access. 
  2. Logging in as the SPA, follow the Google directions to:
    1. Turn on 2-Step Verification: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185839
    2. Create and use App Passwords: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833

For “Login as a SPA” steps, please visit: https://calnetweb.berkeley.edu/calnet-departments/special-purpose-accounts-spa/log-spa