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app password

I have a new Galaxy S10e. I am trying to set up the email. The phone is telling me I need an app password to use the account and i can generate an app password in the email account on the web. where do i do this. Any help would be appreciated.

iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on Jul 31, 2020 11:53 AM

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Posted on Jul 31, 2020 12:30 PM

Go to the email provider's web sites and reset the password there.


If you are trying to set up an iCloud email address, you need to enable 2 Factor Authentication so you can generate an app specific password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication          


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords.   

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