Trying to set up mail on macbook air

, and it doesn't recognize my gmail password (which works if I log in through safari). Any ideas?

Hello Eagles83,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Use Software Update to install the latest available updates.
For more information on this, take a look at this article:
Configuring Mail for your email account
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1277
Best of luck,
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