Apple mail can't verify account

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you resolve the "Can't verify account" error in Apple Mail:

Step 1: Check your account settings

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts (on Mac) or Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars (on iOS).
  3. Select the account that's giving you trouble.
  4. Check the account settings, especially the "Account" and "Server" settings. Make sure they're correct and match your email provider's settings.

Step 2: Verify your email provider's settings

  1. Check your email provider's website for their IMAP and SMTP settings. You can usually find these in the "Settings" or "Help" section.
  2. Compare these settings with the ones in Apple Mail. Make sure they match.

Step 3: Check your password and authentication

  1. Make sure you're using the correct password for your email account.
  2. Try using the "Autofill" feature in Apple Mail to fill in your password. This can help resolve issues with password storage.
  3. If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA), ensure you've enabled it on your email provider's website and have the authentication code handy.

Step 4: Reset your account password

  1. If you're still having trouble, try resetting your email account password on your email provider's website.
  2. Once you've reset your password, try re-entering it in Apple Mail.

Step 5: Check for server issues

  1. Visit your email provider's website or social media pages to see if there are any known server issues or outages.
  2. If there are issues, try waiting for a while and then retrying to verify your account.

Step 6: Reset Apple Mail's account settings

  1. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts (on Mac) or Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars (on iOS).
  2. Select the account that's giving you trouble.
  3. Click the "Reset" button next to "Account" or "Server".
  4. Follow the prompts to reset the account settings.

Step 7: Re-add your account

  1. If none of the above steps work, try removing the account from Apple Mail and then re-adding it.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts (on Mac) or Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars (on iOS).
  3. Select the account that's giving you trouble.
  4. Click the "-" button to remove the account.
  5. Then, go back to your email provider's website and re-enter your account settings to re-add the account to Apple Mail.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to contact your email provider's support team for further assistance.