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how to setup Outlook with iCloud mail on MacBook

I'm trying to setup Outlook on my MacBook (High Sierra 10.13.6), but I continue to receive the following error message: Mail could not be received at this time. The server for account "Icloud" returned the error "[AUTHENTICATIONFAILED] Authentication failed." Your username/password or security settings may be incorrect. Would you like to try re-entering your password? I know that I'm entering the correct username and password. What do I do?

MacBook, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5), 13-inch, Mid 2010

Posted on Oct 8, 2018 11:00 AM

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You need to enable 2 Factor Authentication on your Apple ID and create an app specific password to use. If your account won’t allow 2 Factor Authentication, try 2 step verification.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication


Two Factor Authentification availability


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verification App Specific Passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ

Posted on Oct 8, 2018 11:26 AM

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Oct 8, 2018 11:26 AM in response to EdFotogafer

You need to enable 2 Factor Authentication on your Apple ID and create an app specific password to use. If your account won’t allow 2 Factor Authentication, try 2 step verification.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication


Two Factor Authentification availability


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verification App Specific Passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ

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