How do I resolve 'Authentification failed' error?


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Original Title: Authentification failed

iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 5, 2025 9:36 AM

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Posted on Dec 5, 2025 9:55 AM

For any non-icloud email account with such a message, go to Settings, Apps, Mail, Mail accounts, find the bad one, remove the account.

Add the account back, using where possible only the email address and the correct password. Don't mess around with server settings.

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How do I resolve 'Authentification failed' error?

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