[Pidgin] #15014: Can't log into Pidgin with Google 2-step verification

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Mon Mar 19 11:38:06 EDT 2012


#15014: Can't log into Pidgin with Google 2-step verification
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 Reporter:  zalenix                                          |        Owner:  deryni
     Type:  task                                             |       Status:  closed
Milestone:                                                   |    Component:  XMPP  
  Version:  2.10.2                                           |   Resolution:  fixed 
 Keywords:  2 way verification google cannot sign in pidgin  |  
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Changes (by zalenix):

  * status:  new => closed
  * resolution:  => fixed


Comment:

 Replying to [ticket:15014 zalenix]:
 > Since the time Google has launched it's 2-step-verification feature,
 those who have this feature 'ON', cannot sign into their account using
 Pidgin.

 This was found:
 https://accounts.google.com/b/0/IssuedAuthSubTokens#accesscodes

 Application specific passwords enables logging into Pidgin even with 2
 -step-verification 'ON'.

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