So gmail changed some security settings a while back.
They implemented "Access for less secure apps".
With it switched on (blocked - which is the default) it means that email programs (Windows live mail, Outlook, Thunderbird etc) cant log in any more.
It will only work via androids gmail program or via a browser browser - I understand this uses a protocol called Oauth2.
I have searched but cant find any mail clients (pref free) that support the Oauth2 protocol that gmail would need.
The other option is to enable access for less secure apps - but I dont really want to do this if I can avoid it.
Anyone had any experience with this or know a client that works?