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Mail error

iPad asking for password for yahoo mail. I go to settings it’s already there. I renter it and... back to the same question. iPhone did the same on Tuesday and it’s fine. Not syncing anymore either mail wise. I logged into my mail account and my password is fine, any suggestions.

iPad Air 3 Wi-Fi

Posted on Mar 25, 2021 9:47 PM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2021 11:20 AM

In common with many other Mail providers, Yahoo now use App Passwords to secure access IMAP or POP3 mailboxes.


The Mail App on each of your devices, such as your iPad, requires a unique password to be generated from within the Yahoo account. This App password intentionally differs from your Yahoo account password - and can only be used to access your Yahoo mail.


More information can be found here:

https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN27791.html


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Mar 26, 2021 11:20 AM in response to mr motosuwa

In common with many other Mail providers, Yahoo now use App Passwords to secure access IMAP or POP3 mailboxes.


The Mail App on each of your devices, such as your iPad, requires a unique password to be generated from within the Yahoo account. This App password intentionally differs from your Yahoo account password - and can only be used to access your Yahoo mail.


More information can be found here:

https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN27791.html


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