Gmail Rejects Password After 2 Years of Use

[John Doe 57]

Out of the blue, my Gmail account is rejecting my password that I use to login. I'm using Apple Mail, with my POP Gmail account as my inbox. Every time I enter in my password, it rejects it.



Everything was fine for 2 years and then all of a sudden this happened. I've read some things about it going away after a couple of days. Are there any alternatives to the "sit and wait it out" method?

Thanks

 

[ezramoore]

Can you log into the web interface at www.gmail.com?

 

[Tumbleweed666]

Thats the obvious first thing to try I'd be worried that someone had hacked into my account if that was me.

 

[Quad5Ny]

After your logged into the Gmails web interface, it might be a good idea to tie your cell phone number to your mail account.

That way if anyone does hack your account, you have a recovery method.

 

[John Doe 57]

Well I went to the Gmail website and logged in. They confirmed that there had been suspicious activity on my account. I have a new password and so far, so good. I also put in my cell number for a recovery method.

Thank you all for the help!