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Password verification login issues.

Thunderbird Connectivity
Lin replied 3 herinandro lasa
victoriak.03
victoriak.03

I am trying to set up an icloud email account on Thunderbird & it says "Unable to login at server. Probably wrong configuration, username, or password. I know I have username & password correct. I also checked the server settings listed by Apple, Those are right as well.

I am trying to set up an icloud email account on Thunderbird & it says "Unable to login at server. Probably wrong configuration, username, or password. I know I have username & password correct. I also checked the server settings listed by Apple, Those are right as well.

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Lin
Lin
  • Mpandray Anjara 10 Voalohany

Here are Apple's recommended email server settings. How do they compare with yours?

iCloud Mail server settings for other email client apps https://support.apple.com/en-us/102525

I notice that they require that you use an "application-specific password," which would be distinct from your normal log in password.

Sign in to apps with your Apple Account using app-specific passwords https://support.apple.com/en-us/102654

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