iPhone not accepting IMAP password for email accounts

My iPhone keeps asking me for my iMAP password. I thought it was correct, but will not accept. I have several email accts.



iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 2, 2026 1:23 PM

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Posted on Feb 2, 2026 1:26 PM

The IMAP password is how mail is received and existing mail read.


Here is what Apple suggests doing: If you can't receive email on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Try logging into the webmail interface for the mail account.


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iPhone not accepting IMAP password for email accounts

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