From db7155f626fedd249eaffd98855d467731db290a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: M66B Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:51:29 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Updated FAQ --- FAQ.md | 3 +++ index.html | 1 + 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index 08abf02ea2..cbba00e2c5 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -58,6 +58,9 @@ Searching for *IMAP* and the name of the provider is mostly sufficient to find t In some cases, you'll need to enable external access to your account and/or to use a special (app) password, for instance when two-factor authentication is enabled. +When you copy and paste a password, make sure you do not copy any whitespace (spaces, etc.). +Please also keep in mind that a password manager may fill in an old password and overwrite what you have pasted or typed, without this being visible. + For authorizing: * Gmail / G suite, see [question 6](#faq6) diff --git a/index.html b/index.html index 12ef380478..42ec9c326a 100644 --- a/index.html +++ b/index.html @@ -84,6 +84,7 @@

If the quick setup wizard fails, you’ll need to manually set up an account (to receive email) and an identity (to send email). For this you’ll need the IMAP and SMTP server addresses and port numbers, whether SSL/TLS or STARTTLS should be used and your username (mostly, but not always, your email address) and your password.

Searching for IMAP and the name of the provider is mostly sufficient to find the right documentation.

In some cases, you’ll need to enable external access to your account and/or to use a special (app) password, for instance when two-factor authentication is enabled.

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When you copy and paste a password, make sure you do not copy any whitespace (spaces, etc.). Please also keep in mind that a password manager may fill in an old password and overwrite what you have pasted or typed, without this being visible.

For authorizing: