Error mesage on Mail.

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Error mesage on Mail.

Mail issue:

Why do I keep getting 'The Yahoo! IMAP server “imap.mail.yahoo.com” rejected the password for user “USER@btinternet.com” '. Even when I put in the password, the message just keeps coming back. It's driving me nuts. I do still appear to be able to send and receive mail - but am constantly driven mad by the bouncing mail icon telling me over and over again about the rejected password.

I'm not sure if the issue is linked but there is an equally annoying bounce of a message on ICal. This says the url encountered anHTTP error 404.

Anyone have a fix please?

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on May 20, 2013 6:11 AM

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jason269

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May 22, 2013 8:51 AM in response to 801838659

Hello, 801838659.

I have come across this issue myself and know it can be frustrating. The article below may help with the repeated password prompt request on your Mac.

OS X Mail: Troubleshooting sending and receiving email messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3276

Also, try closing the mail program and opening it again as it could be an issue with attempting to authenticate the account. You may have to delete the account and add it back. Below, I have provided the steps on how to process this.

Configuring Mail for your email account

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1277

Hope this helps,

Jason H.

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May 24, 2013 1:41 AM in response to jason269

Thanks very much for your help Jason

It's bizarre, but after months of putting up with the mail issue - it righted itself almost immediately I'd posted the question! However I am saving your reply - just in case the fault reoccurs.

My issue with the Ical 404 fault is ongoing though.

Cheers

Paul

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