Tired of Mail constantly asking for your password? You’re not alone! Let’s dive into why this happens and how you can fix it.

Why is Mail asking for your password?

Mail is asking for your password because it can connect to your email provider, but it can’t access your email account. This could be due to various reasons, including:

• Using an outdated email password: If you recently changed your password on another device, make sure you’re using the same password on your Mac.

• Security updates from your email provider: Some email providers require password updates or resets for security purposes. For instance, if you’re using Google’s two-step verification, you’ll need to create an app-specific password for your Gmail account in Mail.

• Deactivated or suspended account: In some cases, your email provider may have deactivated or suspended your account. Reach out to your email provider for assistance in such situations.

Check your password in Internet Accounts preferences

Depending on your email account type, you may be able to fix your password issue by following these steps:

1. Quit Mail. If it doesn’t close, force quit it.

2. Go to Apple menu  > System Settings (or System Preferences) and click on Internet Accounts.

3. Select your mail account.

4. If available, click the Details button.

5. If you see a password field, delete the existing password and enter the correct one.

6. Close the settings window and reopen Mail to test if your account is working correctly.

If Mail continues to prompt for your password, it’s likely that the password you entered is incorrect. Contact your email provider for assistance in verifying your email settings and ensuring you’re using the correct password.

Test using webmail

Most email providers offer webmail services, which allows you to access your emails through a web browser like Safari instead of an email app like Mail. For example, iCloud Mail users can utilize iCloud.com for sending and receiving emails.

Since the password for Mail is usually the same as the one for webmail, try logging in to your webmail account using the password in question. If the password doesn’t work there either, it’s likely incorrect. Reach out to your email provider to verify your email settings and ensure you’re using the correct password for the Mail app.

Remove your account, then add it back

If none of the previous solutions have worked so far, you can try removing and re-adding your email account. Follow these steps:

1. Remove the problematic email account from Mail.

2. Add the email account back to Mail.

This process often resolves any underlying issues that might have caused Mail to repeatedly request your password.

Learn more

If you’re an Apple iCloud Mail user, you can find additional troubleshooting information regarding iCloud Mail issues and password recovery options for your Apple ID password on Fecomic. For assistance with email passwords from other service providers, it’s best to contact them directly or request a password reset through their official website.

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