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

  1. Go to the Apple ID website (www.appleid.apple.com) and sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  2. Click on "Security" from the menu at the top of the page.
  3. Scroll down to the "App Passwords" section.
  4. Click on "Generate Password".
  5. Choose "Mail" as the app and click "Generate".
  6. Note down the 16-character password.

Method 2: Using the Apple Support app

  1. Open the Apple Support app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap on "Account" at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap on "Security" and then "App Passwords".
  4. Tap on "Generate Password" and choose "Mail" as the app.
  5. Note down the 16-character password.

Using the App Password in Apple Mail

  1. Open Apple Mail on your non-Apple device (e.g., Windows PC).
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  3. Click on "Add Account" and select "Other Mail Account".
  4. Enter your name, email address, and password (the App Password you generated).
  5. 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.