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tlangster
Asked: 2012-02-20 13:09:12 +0800 CST

Google Talk account not working with Empathy

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I am setting up Ubuntu. I just got ubuntu installed this morning. I went to set up Empathy with my Google Talk account, but no matter what, it says "Authorization Failed" even though I can very well use my account INCLUDING Google Talk in my web browser. Please help me - I hope this can be fixed.

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4 Answers

  1. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you need to create a application specific password. You can do so here

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  2. I have the same problem. I have had to delete my online google account in Ubuntu (13.04), then delete all authorizations for Ubuntu on my google account > security > manage apps. Via https://www.google.com/settings/security

    Then, I have recreated my online account in Ubuntu with the Google Talk configuration.

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  3. The configuration is straightforward by creating a Jabber profile.

    • Login ID: your full e-mail address
    • Password: your password

    Advanced

    • Encryption required (TLS/SSL): checked
    • Ignore SSL certificate errors: checked

    Resource

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    Override server settings

    • Server: talk.google.com
    • Port: 5222
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  4. Use "Authorization failed" in Empathy with Google Talk account, just type the keyword in the corresponding entry at the keyring in Ubuntu 12.04. I hope this helps you.

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