Apple mail hotmail unable to verify account name or password

Frustrating!

When you're trying to access your Hotmail account from Apple Mail and you're getting an "Unable to verify account name or password" error, it's usually due to one of the following reasons:

  1. Incorrect password: Double-check that you're entering the correct password for your Hotmail account. Make sure you're not using a space or any special characters that might be causing the issue.
  2. Outdated password: If you've recently changed your Hotmail password, it might not be synced with Apple Mail yet. Try updating your password in Apple Mail by going to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Hotmail account] > Password.
  3. Two-factor authentication (2FA) issues: Hotmail requires 2FA to be enabled for some accounts. If you have 2FA enabled, you might need to generate an app password or use a different authentication method. Check your Hotmail account settings to see if 2FA is enabled.
  4. Account settings mismatch: Ensure that your Hotmail account settings in Apple Mail match the settings in your Hotmail account. Check that the account name, password, and server settings are correct.
  5. Server issues: Sometimes, Hotmail's servers might be experiencing issues, causing connectivity problems. Try restarting Apple Mail or checking the Hotmail server status.
  6. Outdated Apple Mail version: Make sure you're running the latest version of Apple Mail. You can check for updates in the App Store.
  7. Account not set up correctly: If you're setting up your Hotmail account in Apple Mail for the first time, ensure that you're following the correct setup process.

To troubleshoot the issue, you can try the following steps:

  1. Restart Apple Mail and your device.
  2. Check your Hotmail account settings in Apple Mail and ensure they're correct.
  3. Try updating your password in Apple Mail.
  4. Disable and re-enable your Hotmail account in Apple Mail.
  5. Check the Hotmail server status and try again later.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you can try contacting Apple Support or Microsoft Support (Hotmail) for further assistance.