Hi, I wanna use an MacBook Pro from 2008. Try to install the mail with my account and password, the message comes up with “ SSL” problem can’t get connected to the server. I’m sure that I use the correct password and mailadres. What do I wrong?
All connections are connected
SSL to TLS:
In 2015, researchers discovered that Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Internet encryption was not nearly as secure as was thought, and needed to be replaced. Internet encryption quickly moved to Transport Layer Security (TLS) which was rapidly deployed across the Internet. Over time, sites tightened requirements for what was acceptable for encryption.
Apple issued Safari version 9 in 10.11 El Capitan version of MacOS, which included TLS encryption. It was later provided by Security Update into the two previous versions of MacOS. 10.10 Yosemite and 10.9 Mavericks, PROVIDED you applied all available software updates.
MacOS versions older than those can not make a lot of secure [httpS:] connections on the Internet, because by todays standards, your proffered SSL encryption is considered inadequate.
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Since then, many email operators decided to enforce even more stringent credentials-checking. You may be able to find an email provider that only requires passwords and ordinary encryption, but it is getting harder and harder. For the time being, you might be able to get by with WebMail -- a fancy term for using a Web browser to read your emails.
SSL to TLS:
In 2015, researchers discovered that Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Internet encryption was not nearly as secure as was thought, and needed to be replaced. Internet encryption quickly moved to Transport Layer Security (TLS) which was rapidly deployed across the Internet. Over time, sites tightened requirements for what was acceptable for encryption.
Apple issued Safari version 9 in 10.11 El Capitan version of MacOS, which included TLS encryption. It was later provided by Security Update into the two previous versions of MacOS. 10.10 Yosemite and 10.9 Mavericks, PROVIDED you applied all available software updates.
MacOS versions older than those can not make a lot of secure [httpS:] connections on the Internet, because by todays standards, your proffered SSL encryption is considered inadequate.
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Since then, many email operators decided to enforce even more stringent credentials-checking. You may be able to find an email provider that only requires passwords and ordinary encryption, but it is getting harder and harder. For the time being, you might be able to get by with WebMail -- a fancy term for using a Web browser to read your emails.
Your 2008 MacBook Pro can run no version of macOS newer than 10.11 El Capitan, therefore it cannot make the secure internet connection required to access the modern internet servers required for secure email connections.
In short, that Mac is too old to use for email, and most any other internet purpose.
The MBP wants to retire. You should throw a party and let it.
You're welcome.
I'll add that when you are ready to replace that MBP, there are money saving options, even from Apple, to buying brand new. For example: Refurbished Mac Deals - Apple
Take care, friend.
D.I Johnson,
Thank you for your support and help
Martin
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