App password for apple mail
An App Password is a 16-character password that is used to authenticate with Apple's servers when setting up Apple Mail on a non-Apple device or when using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Apple ID.
Here's how to generate an App Password for Apple Mail:
Method 1: Using the Apple ID website
- Go to the Apple ID website (www.appleid.apple.com) and sign in with your Apple ID and password.
- Click on "Security" from the menu at the top of the page.
- Scroll down to the "App Passwords" section.
- Click on "Generate Password".
- Choose "Mail" as the app and click "Generate".
- Note down the 16-character password.
Method 2: Using the Apple Support app
- Open the Apple Support app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on "Account" at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap on "Security" and then "App Passwords".
- Tap on "Generate Password" and choose "Mail" as the app.
- Note down the 16-character password.
Using the App Password in Apple Mail
- Open Apple Mail on your non-Apple device (e.g., Windows PC).
- Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
- Click on "Add Account" and select "Other Mail Account".
- Enter your name, email address, and password (the App Password you generated).
- Click "Continue" and then "Create".
That's it! Your Apple Mail account should now be set up and working on your non-Apple device using the App Password.