Apple devices do not retain passwords for Hotmail & Outlook

My hotmail and outlook accounts keep asking for passwords when I access through Mac, iPad or iPhone. Why? How to cure. This has got worse since Big Sur. Help please?

Posted on Nov 27, 2020 6:23 AM

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Dec 5, 2020 8:50 AM in response to Andtheysaiditwaseasy

Hello Andtheysaiditwaseasy,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. It looks like you're having issues with your mail accounts keep asking for passwords. We'd be happy to look into this with you.


Are you experiencing this behavior with any other mail accounts? What happens after entering your passwords? Do you get any errors?


Does the issue persist after restarting your devices normally?


Restart your iPhone

Restart your iPad


For your Mac, does the issue persist in safe mode?


Start up your Mac in safe mode


Are you able to sign into your account using a web browser with no issues?



Please let us know, and we'll go from there. Kind regards.

Dec 5, 2020 2:57 PM in response to Andtheysaiditwaseasy

Hi Andtheysaiditwaseasy,


Thanks for getting back to us with those additional details. We understand that only your Hotmail, and Outlook accounts keep asking you to enter the password on your devices. You’ve taken some excellent steps so far, and we'd be happy to get you pointed in the right direction to get some help.



We'd recommend contacting Apple Support to investigate this issue further. You can reach out to them here:


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Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Have a nice day.

Dec 5, 2020 12:53 PM in response to sterling r

Hi


This only happens to hotmail and outlook accounts. I-cloud and gmail are OK. It happens on my and my wife's accounts on iPhone , I-pad and MAC. Restarts don't help. Deleting and reinstalling account don't help. No error messages beyond "enter password for name@hotmail" etc.


It happens on Mac but not as often. How do I start in safe mode and I'll try that?

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