Google Photos is one of thebest photo management servicesin the world.
It works seamlessly across all your devices.
But before switching to Google Photos, the search engine giant used to focus on another photo service calledPicasa.
Well, many users refused to switch to Google Photos and continue to use Picasa even to this day.
But they may sometimes get a strange glitch notice that reads: There was a problem authenticating your account.
Lets discuss what you’re free to do to get rid of this annoying alert.
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What to Do if Picasa Cant Authenticate Your Account
Googleended support for Picasain 2016.
However, the connection with Google Photos has been disabled.
This means that you cant link the two services.
Thats intended behavior as Google ended Picasas ability to interact online back in 2018.
Some Picasa users suggested that disabling automatic updates might solve the problem.
Go toTools, selectOptions, and then go toGeneral.
Go toAutomatic updatesand then selectDont check for updates.
you’re able to still access your Picasa photos via theWeb Albumswebsite.
All your photos are available on the album archive page.
you could view, download or delete your Picasa Web Albums.
However, you cant create new albums or edit existing ones.