iPhone repeatedly asks for Microsoft Outlook password

As of today sept30, 2026, iphone is asking me to reenter my password EVERY time I access MS outlook -- e.g, my calendar. I am on an exchange server. i looked up issue, but whatever answers/directions from 2024 are not on my iphone Air device.

iPhone Air, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 30, 2026 5:11 PM

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Sep 30, 2026 5:30 PM in response to Pmillerp

"iPhone repeatedly asks for Microsoft Outlook password: As of today sept30, 2026, iphone is asking me to reenter my password EVERY time I access MS outlook -- e.g, my calendar. I am on an exchange server. i looked up issue, but whatever answers/directions from 2024 are not on my iphone Air device."

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Outlook Continually Prompting for a Password:

Are you referring to outlook.com? Or the Outlook App?


I. Outlook.com:


A. Don't Use a Private Tab:

Make sure you are not using a private tab, or else cookies all be trashed.


B. Turn Off VPNs:

Do you have any VPNs turned on? IF so, delete it. Or, turn it off, if required for school or work


II. Outlook App:

If you are referring to the Outlook application...


A. Use a New App Password:

For non Microsoft Accounts (i.e. work, school), create and use an app password. Go Here: How to get and use app passwords | Microsoft Help


B. Add the Account Back:

Remove the account, and then add it back.


C. Reinstall the App:

Remove the app (how you finger on it, util it wiggles, then uninstall it. Then, redownload it, adding the account back. Go Here: Set up the Outlook app for iOS | Microsoft Support

iPhone repeatedly asks for Microsoft Outlook password

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