Adding my iCloud account to Thunderbird

I established a new iCloud password that has been verified and accepted by iCloud but when I use that password to add my iCloud account to Thunderbird I get the message to fix the password. Exactly what am I supposed to do to fix my password?

In the iCloud account settings in Thunderbird there is a 16 digit password shown of which I have no knowledge. The iCloud password I prepared has 8 digits. I cannot read the 16 digit password because it is shown as dots. I tried deleting the 16 digit password and replacing it with my 8 digit password but the 16 digit password repopulated the field.


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Posted on Jul 20, 2019 8:00 AM

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Jul 21, 2019 8:09 AM in response to adironj

The following may help with Thunderbird: Mail server settings for iCloud email clients - Apple Support


I'm not sure what you mean by "Also my Windows 10 computer is not recognized by Apple and/or icloud." To access iCloud from Windows 10 you should be able to use any internet browser and log into iCloud.com using your regular Apple ID password, not the app-specific password or you can install iCloud For Windows: What is iCloud for Windows? - Apple Support



Jul 20, 2019 11:27 PM in response to FoxFifth

Thank you to Foxfifth. I was able to set up Two factor authentication, which is the latest version of two factor verification. I received a code which I input on my Thunderbird app but my icloud mail still does not show up on my mail still does not show up in my Thunderbird in box. Also my Windows 10 computer is not recognized by Apple and/or icloud.


Please direct your response to aidronj@roadrunner.com

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