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The iCloud IMAP server “p99-imap.mail.me.com” rejected the password for user

I get the following error messages when attempting to download my mail from:


Mail OS client, "The iCloud IMAP server “p99-imap.mail.me.com” rejected the password for user ..."


web login to iCloud, which works for all services except mail, I get:


User uploaded file


and on my iPhone:


User uploaded file


any idea what is going on? anyone else getting this error?

MacBook Pro (15-inch Glossy), Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Mar 18, 2012 12:25 PM

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Apr 20, 2012 11:17 AM in response to jepa ownit

I've been having this problem for over a week, both on my Mac and iPhone. Every day I wake up with the same message as shown in this thread. What gives? Is this permanent? Should I change my e-mail client or e-mail provider altogether?

The iCloud IMAP server “p99-imap.mail.me.com” rejected the password for user

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