App specific password for osx sierra mail
A very specific question!
In macOS Sierra, you can generate an App-Specific Password for your email account to use with the Mail app. Here's how:
Step 1: Enable App-Specific Passwords
- Go to System Preferences > Internet Accounts.
- Select your email account (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, etc.).
- Click on the "Account" button.
- Click on "Security" and then toggle the switch next to "App-Specific Passwords" to the "On" position.
Step 2: Generate an App-Specific Password
- Go back to the "Account" page.
- Click on the "Generate Password" button.
- Choose a name for the password (e.g., "Mail App").
- Click "Generate" to generate a new password.
Step 3: Use the App-Specific Password in Mail
- Open the Mail app.
- Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
- Select your email account.
- Click on the "Password" button.
- Enter the App-Specific Password you generated earlier.
That's it! Your Mail app should now use the App-Specific Password to access your email account.
Note: You can also use the same App-Specific Password for other apps that require access to your email account, such as Calendar or Contacts.