What hoops are you referring to?
Regarding the password, Google requires you to use an App Password, e.g. a password used solely for POP/IMAP, separate form you Google password. I suppose setting up POP/IMAP nowadays would involve:
- Enable POP/IMAP in GMail settings
- Set an App Password
- Enter email address, full name and App Password in Thunderbird first-time use wizard.
I suppose this can be a pain if you are not aware of these 2 settings, for newcomers they would likely need a tutorial. However this setup is really a one-time process.
I suppose this can be a pain if you are not aware of these 2 settings, for newcomers they would likely need a tutorial. However this setup is really a one-time process.