{"id":21986,"date":"2025-03-27T10:42:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T03:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/?p=21986"},"modified":"2025-05-26T14:05:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T07:05:32","slug":"announcement-google-stops-supporting-the-less-secure-app-feature-on-google-workspace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/ban-tin\/announcement-google-stops-supporting-the-less-secure-app-feature-on-google-workspace\/","title":{"rendered":"[Announcement] Google stops supporting the Less Secure App feature on Google Workspace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To enhance the security of user accounts, Google will stop supporting the \u201cLess Secure Apps\u201d feature on Google Workspace from September 30, 2024. According to Google\u2019s official announcement, \u201cThird-party applications that use only passwords to access Google Accounts and Google Sync will no longer be supported.\u201d This means that applications that use only passwords to access Google Workspace will no longer work, in order to protect users from potential security risks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/ban-tin\/announcement-google-stops-supporting-the-less-secure-app-feature-on-google-workspace\/attachment\/thang-72024-2025-03-27t103859-871\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-21987\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21987\" src=\"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Thang-72024-2025-03-27T103859.871.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Thang-72024-2025-03-27T103859.871.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Thang-72024-2025-03-27T103859.871-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/ban-tin\/announcement-google-stops-supporting-the-less-secure-app-feature-on-google-workspace\/#Tai_sao_Google_ngung_su_dung_tinh_nang_nay\" >Why Google is deprecating this feature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/ban-tin\/announcement-google-stops-supporting-the-less-secure-app-feature-on-google-workspace\/#Hanh_dong_can_thiet\" >Action required<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/ban-tin\/announcement-google-stops-supporting-the-less-secure-app-feature-on-google-workspace\/#Ket_luan\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tai_sao_Google_ngung_su_dung_tinh_nang_nay\"><\/span>Why Google is deprecating this feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As part of Google's commitment to user security, Google Workspace will no longer support sign-in methods for third-party apps or devices that require users to share their Google username and password.<\/p>\n<p>This outdated sign-in method, called Less Secure Apps, puts users at additional risk because it requires sharing Google Account credentials with third-party apps and devices and poses risks such as<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"3:1-6:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:156\"><strong>Increased risk of attack:<\/strong> Insecure apps often lack modern security measures, leaving your account vulnerable to hackers.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"4:1-4:138\"><strong>Vulnerable to information theft:<\/strong> If a less secure app is compromised, your Google account credentials could be stolen.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"5:1-6:0\"><strong>Difficult to control access:<\/strong> By enabling \u201cLess secure apps,\u201d you allow multiple apps to access your account without proper verification, making it difficult to control access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We can use<strong>\u00a0Sign in with Google<\/strong>, which is a safer and more secure way to sync your customers' email with other apps. Sign in with Google takes advantage of the authentication method<strong>\u00a0Industry Standard OAuth<\/strong>\u00a0 and more secure has been used by the majority of third-party applications and devices.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:145\">Discontinuing support for the \u201cLess secure apps\u201d feature is an important step in strengthening the security of users\u2019 Google accounts.<\/p>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:145\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hanh_dong_can_thiet\"><\/span>Action required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:442\">The discontinuation of support for the \u201cLess Secure Apps\u201d (LSA) feature will affect many applications and services, especially those that use the CalDAV, CardDAV, IMAP, POP, and Google Sync protocols. Among them, Outlook users will likely be the most inconvenienced due to the popularity of this application.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:90\">To ensure a smooth transition, Google has provided some recommended steps:<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:145\"><strong>For customers using Outlook 2016 or earlier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:145\">Switch to using Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365, the web-based version of Office) or Outlook for Windows or Mac, both of which support OAuth access.<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-8T4pKUHvugaD-s6JQ6jp8lwXsi2Zx6SitOGSmr_Up0\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-8T4pKUHvugaD-s6JQ6jp8lwXsi2Zx6SitOGSmr_Up0\/edit?usp%3Dsharing&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743126501622000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1oaezM5gKiheQuR58FQW-p\">Outlook for Windows User Guide\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nAdditionally, you can use<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/13TaubEL9xDMkh8nzJltfg8ebfRekbyq0yzw6fJVwG_8\/edit#heading=h.elodac293qf0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/13TaubEL9xDMkh8nzJltfg8ebfRekbyq0yzw6fJVwG_8\/edit%23heading%3Dh.elodac293qf0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743126501622000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0JU7xRPV6JtjRIMCVahI2P\">Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:145\"><strong>For customers using Thunderbird or another email application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:145\">Re-add your Google Account and configure it to use IMAP with OAuth.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:145\"><strong>For customers using the Mail app on iOS or macOS or Outlook for Mac and using only a password to sign in<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:145\">You will need to remove and re-add your account. When you re-add it, select \u201cSign in with Google\u201d to automatically use OAuth.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:145\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NZpDRsKlNwu5U1Rs86Lgj3wbBht6tJMe8KZH8ETOQN0D3QV-ZaJ215ovwTKRtAGTYJXLRNDpDuAK7tkDpuBkLI-T1W2c9pbYo4QCMt9wRmSqMfo7QhwrGwmcb1fQ9ASs9BH4FUGoxxm7yI=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net\/pub\/bfra\/ylo4o3r1\/ntj\/qif\/tfk\/Screenshot_3.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:145\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_luan\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:145\">Google's decision to discontinue support for the \"Less Secure Apps\" feature on Google Workspace from September 30, 2024 is an important step in enhancing the security of user accounts. To ensure a smooth transition and avoid disruptions to work, users should proactively update their applications and devices to use more secure authentication methods. If you have any questions or need advice or technical support, please contact Gimasys, a Google Cloud Premier partner in Vietnam, for the most dedicated and professional support.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0110\u1ec3 t\u0103ng c\u01b0\u1eddng b\u1ea3o m\u1eadt cho t\u00e0i kho\u1ea3n ng\u01b0\u1eddi d\u00f9ng, Google s\u1ebd ng\u1eebng h\u1ed7 tr\u1ee3 t\u00ednh n\u0103ng &#8220;\u1ee8ng d\u1ee5ng k\u00e9m an to\u00e0n&#8221; (Less Secure Apps) tr\u00ean Google Workspace t\u1eeb ng\u00e0y 30 th\u00e1ng 9 n\u0103m 2024. Theo th\u00f4ng b\u00e1o ch\u00ednh th\u1ee9c&hellip;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":21987,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,189],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kienthuc","category-tin-tuc-noi-bat","entry","has-media"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21986"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21986\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gcloudvn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}