[Reminder] Switch to Google Workspace apps that use secure OAuth access, as password-based access will no longer be supported

Dear Customer,

We would like to remind you that Google Workspace will be turning off access to Less Secure Apps (LSA) that can access Google accounts with only a username and password. This change further strengthens Google Workspace accounts against hijacking attempts.

We understand this change may require some planning and have provided additional information below to help you and your customers with the transition.

What this means for you

Access will be turned off in stages, according to the following timeline:

1. Began June 15, 2024: LSA settings will be removed from the Admin console and you will no longer be able to change them. Enabled users will still be able to connect after this time, but disabled users will no longer be able to access LSAs. This includes third-party apps that allow password-only access to Google calendars, contacts, and email via protocols such as CalDAV, CardDAV, IMAP, SMTP and POP.
   • The IMAP enable/disable settings will be removed from users' Gmail settings.
   • If you've been using LSAs prior to this date, you can continue using them until March 14, 2025.
2. March 14, 2025: Access to LSAs will be turned off for all Google Workspace accounts. CalDAV, CardDAV, IMAP, POP and Google Sync will no longer work when signing in with just a password—users will need to login with a more secure type of access called OAuth.

As part of this change, Google Sync will also be sunset:

1. Began June 15, 2024: New customers will not be able to connect to Google Workspace via Google Sync.
2. March 14, 2025: Existing customers will not be able to connect to Google Workspace.

What you need to do

To continue using email, contacts, or calendar tools with their Google Workspace accounts, customers need to switch to a more secure type of access called OAuth. This connection method allows apps to access account information with a digital key instead of requiring users to reveal their username and password. Instructions for updating email, contacts, and calendar apps are included in the customer message below.

We're here to help

If you have additional questions or need assistance, please contact Thobson Support.

Thanks for choosing Thobson Technologies.

—The Thobson Technologies Team