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How do I change a password for mail?

I've had to change a password for a mail account, so Mail no longer recognizes my mail. I see the windows telling me that I need to fill in a password, but the new one does not work, and I don't see a way to change it.


MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.14

Posted on Apr 18, 2019 6:49 AM

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Please read If you can’t send or receive email on your Mac - Apple Support.


If that doesn't help, the easiest way to fix it might be to delete the account from System Preferences > Internet Accounts. Then, add it again using that same Preference pane. Those instructions are provided in Set up Mail with email accounts - Apple Support.


If the email messages are stored locally on your Mac, ensure you have a reliable backup prior to making any changes to its file system.


From Mail Help:


Important: If you’re unsure whether messages you want to keep are still on the mail server, move or copy them to a mailbox stored on your Mac (the mailbox appears in the On My Mac section in the Mail sidebar) before you delete the account in Mail.

Posted on Apr 18, 2019 9:24 AM

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Apr 18, 2019 9:24 AM in response to margie196

Please read If you can’t send or receive email on your Mac - Apple Support.


If that doesn't help, the easiest way to fix it might be to delete the account from System Preferences > Internet Accounts. Then, add it again using that same Preference pane. Those instructions are provided in Set up Mail with email accounts - Apple Support.


If the email messages are stored locally on your Mac, ensure you have a reliable backup prior to making any changes to its file system.


From Mail Help:


Important: If you’re unsure whether messages you want to keep are still on the mail server, move or copy them to a mailbox stored on your Mac (the mailbox appears in the On My Mac section in the Mail sidebar) before you delete the account in Mail.

How do I change a password for mail?

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