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Email Account on IPhone

I keep getting a message that new mail can’t be downloaded because my mail account needs a password. I don’t see where to add a password to my mail account in settings. Can anyone tell me how to add a password or do I need to set up the mail account again? I did add the password when originally setting g up the mail account

iPhone 12, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 11, 2021 2:31 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2021 2:47 PM

Jlenceski wrote:

I keep getting a message that new mail can’t be downloaded because my mail account needs a password. I don’t see where to add a password to my mail account in settings. Can anyone tell me how to add a password or do I need to set up the mail account again? I did add the password when originally setting g up the mail account

Delete and reinstall the mail account.


If that doesn't work contact your mail provider or look at their support site.

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Jan 11, 2021 2:47 PM in response to Jlenceski

Jlenceski wrote:

I keep getting a message that new mail can’t be downloaded because my mail account needs a password. I don’t see where to add a password to my mail account in settings. Can anyone tell me how to add a password or do I need to set up the mail account again? I did add the password when originally setting g up the mail account

Delete and reinstall the mail account.


If that doesn't work contact your mail provider or look at their support site.

Email Account on IPhone

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