How to restore access to email on iphone

luckysofar wrote:

Yes, BUT - and pardon my ignorance - "How do I delete old [unknown] gmail password from iphone?"

It would delete when you enter your new credentials when setting up the gmail account again.

Because Gmail uses OAuth (secure token-based sign-in) rather than a manual password text box in iOS settings, you have two ways to update it: [1]

• Wait for a Prompt: Open the Mail app. If iOS detects a password change, a pop-up will appear saying "Account needs attention" or "Enter Password". Tap Continue or Re-enter Password and log in with your new credentials. [1, 2, 3, 4]
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• Remove and Re-Add the Account (if no prompt appears):

1. 1. Open Settings > Apps > Mail > Mail Accounts.
   2. Tap your Gmail account.
   3. Tap Delete Account to remove it from your iPhone (this does not delete your actual Gmail emails from Google's servers).
   4. Go back to Mail Accounts, tap Add Account, choose Google, and sign in with your new password. [1, 2, 3]

luckysofar wrote:

Gmail password was changed on Macbook Pro and old access name & password deleted from Passwords storage. Not knowing that gmail was not synced with iphone, lost ability to access that email from iphone. How do I delete old gmail password from iphone and restore gmail access using credentials saved on Macbook?

Delete and re-add your gmail account and enter the new password.

Yes, BUT - and pardon my ignorance - "How do I delete old [unknown] gmail password from iphone?"

Took me a while, but finally got it! Navigating is not as clear cut for some of us. Really appreciate your help -

luckysofar wrote:

Took me a while, but finally got it! Navigating is not as clear cut for some of us. Really appreciate your help -

awesome glad you got it sorted out.