GNOME Online Accounts is part of the Linux/Ubuntu desktop environment. This is an online account management feature that helps users connect and manage services such as Email, Google Drive, Flickr or Microsoft.
Gnome Online Accounts Connection Issue on Ubuntu 22.04: Causes and Fixes
In Ubuntu 22.04, there is an error related to WebKitWebProcess when logging in to a Google account in Gnome Online Accounts. This issue is associated with the use of a component called the ‘browser widget’ to display web content within this window. To fix the login error in Gnome Online Accounts on Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04, follow the steps below.
That means an error displaying the browser extension makes it impossible to log in to accounts in GOA. Here’s how to fix Gnome Online Accounts Ubuntu 22.04 login error:
Method 1: Disable compositing mode for WebKitWebProcess
WebKitWebProcess is a key component in web browsers and systems, allowing the display and interaction with web content on web browsers and applications based on the open source WebKit code.
The term “Compositing” is a technique in the graphics system to display web/application content smoothly and effectively. However, there can be situations where compositing causes problems or conflicts with WebKitWebProcess when you open the Gnome Online Accounts settings window, leading to Gnome Accounts login errors. By turning off compositing mode, you can make the Google or Microsoft account login process easier and avoid such problems.
To disable Compositing you can run the command below in Terminal and then log in to Gnome Online Accounts with your account.
export WEBKIT_DISABLE_COMPOSITING_MODE=1 gnome-control-center online-accounts
Thus, turning off compositing mode can help you avoid problems when logging into Gnome Online Accounts in Ubuntu 22.04.
Method 2: Reinstall GNOME Online Accounts
In case method 1 does not work for you, you can remove and reinstall GNOME Online Accounts as follows:
Command to remove GNOME Online Accounts:
sudo apt remove gnome-online-accounts
Command to install GNOME Online Accounts:
sudo apt install gnome-online-accounts
Once you have installed GNOME Online Accounts in Ubuntu 22.04, you can access it through the Settings app or from the Applications Menu in the GNOME environment to add and manage online accounts, including Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and many other services. If you encounter a login error while using GNOME Online Accounts on Ubuntu 22.04, here are some steps to help you fix it.
