Apple mail hotmail unable to verify

Frustrating!

When Apple Mail can't verify your Hotmail account, it's usually due to a few common issues. Let's troubleshoot together:

  1. Check your Hotmail account settings:
    • Ensure your Hotmail account is set up correctly in Apple Mail. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Hotmail account] > Advanced. Verify that the "Incoming Mail Server" is set to imap-mail.outlook.com and the "Outgoing Mail Server" is set to smtp-mail.outlook.com.
  2. Verify your account credentials:
    • Double-check your Hotmail account login credentials (username and password) to ensure they're correct.
    • If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Hotmail account, you might need to generate an app password and use that instead of your regular password.
  3. Check your account settings in Hotmail:
    • Log in to your Hotmail account and go to the "Settings" or "Options" page.
    • Ensure that "Less secure app access" is enabled. This setting allows less secure apps (like Apple Mail) to access your account.
  4. Try resetting your Hotmail account password:
    • If you've recently changed your Hotmail account password, try resetting it to a previous password or creating a new one.
  5. Check for any firewall or antivirus software issues:
    • Ensure that your firewall and antivirus software aren't blocking the connection between Apple Mail and Hotmail.
  6. Try restarting Apple Mail and your device:
    • Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue.
  7. Check for any updates:
    • Ensure that Apple Mail and your operating system are up to date.
  8. Try using the IMAP protocol:
    • In Apple Mail, go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Hotmail account] > Advanced. Change the "Account Type" from "POP" to "IMAP".
  9. Contact Hotmail support:
    • If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can contact Hotmail support for further assistance.

If you've tried all these steps and still can't verify your Hotmail account in Apple Mail, feel free to provide more details about your issue, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot further!