Every time I check my mails in Mail, or look at my Contacts and Calendar, there is a message pop-up saying one of my mailbox has incorrect password. I typed million times a right password, even once changed my password using browser to make sure password is updated and it still says the password is wrong.
iPhone 12, iOS 17
It's crucial to emphasize that when you enable 2-step verification for your Outlook (Hotmail) account, you need to utilize a specially generated app password from Microsoft to access the same account through the iOS mail app. --> Manage app passwords for two-step verification
Using an app password is essential if you enabled two-step verification for your Outlook (Hotmail) account. Two-step verification adds an extra layer of security by requiring a code from your phone or authenticator app in addition to your password when signing in. Regular passwords won't work with apps that don't support two-step verification, which is why Microsoft created app passwords. Just generate an app password for your iPhone's mail app and you'll be good to go!
Here are some additional points you might find helpful:
This applies to Google, Yahoo and Aol too.
You may have enabled two step verification on Google --> Sign in with App Passwords - Google Account Help
You may have enabled Authenticator for Yahoo --> Generate and manage third-party app passwords | Yahoo Help
You may have activate 2-step verification for Aol --> Create and manage third-party app passwords - AOL Help
It's crucial to emphasize that when you enable 2-step verification for your Outlook (Hotmail) account, you need to utilize a specially generated app password from Microsoft to access the same account through the iOS mail app. --> Manage app passwords for two-step verification
Using an app password is essential if you enabled two-step verification for your Outlook (Hotmail) account. Two-step verification adds an extra layer of security by requiring a code from your phone or authenticator app in addition to your password when signing in. Regular passwords won't work with apps that don't support two-step verification, which is why Microsoft created app passwords. Just generate an app password for your iPhone's mail app and you'll be good to go!
Here are some additional points you might find helpful:
This applies to Google, Yahoo and Aol too.
You may have enabled two step verification on Google --> Sign in with App Passwords - Google Account Help
You may have enabled Authenticator for Yahoo --> Generate and manage third-party app passwords | Yahoo Help
You may have activate 2-step verification for Aol --> Create and manage third-party app passwords - AOL Help
Email password is always said to be incorrect in Mail but I am sure it’s right
