[Users] Using Google Client ID with claws

[Paul]

On Sat, 17 Jul 2021 17:57:27 -0700
"lists at lazygranch.com" <lists at lazygranch.com> wrote: 

> I would like to learn CLIENT ID in general. I have seen it mentioned on
> the Dovecot list. I run my own email server so the claws automatic
> feature isn't what I really want. My goal was to just get any client ID
> running and then observe the operation. Thunderbird supposedly is
> CLIENT ID ready. I haven't run Tbird in years but will give it a shot
> just for Gmail. 

I'm not understanding what this "CLIENT ID" is that you are talking about, if
it is not OAuth2. But OAuth2 is not automatic in claws-mail, and it is not
(currently?) necessary for connecting to gmail servers.

with regards

Paul