Mail wants to use the login keychain

When Mail wants to use the login keychain, it's trying to access your login credentials to authenticate with the email server. This is a common behavior, especially when you're using a password-protected email account.

Here are a few possible reasons why Mail might be asking to use the login keychain:

  1. Authentication: Mail needs to authenticate with the email server to access your email account. The login keychain stores your login credentials, so Mail is asking to use it to retrieve the necessary information.
  2. Password storage: The login keychain is a secure storage for your login credentials. By using the login keychain, Mail can store your password securely and access it when needed.
  3. Two-factor authentication: If your email account uses two-factor authentication (2FA), Mail might need to use the login keychain to store the 2FA token or code.

To allow Mail to use the login keychain, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Mail's preferences: Open Mail and go to Mail > Preferences (or use the keyboard shortcut Command +,).
  2. Select the "Accounts" tab: In the preferences window, select the "Accounts" tab.
  3. Select your email account: Choose the email account you want to configure.
  4. Click on the "Advanced" tab: Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  5. Check the "Use login keychain" box: Look for the "Use login keychain" checkbox and check it.
  6. Enter your login credentials: If prompted, enter your login credentials (username and password) to authenticate with the email server.
  7. Save changes: Click "OK" to save your changes.

By allowing Mail to use the login keychain, you're giving it permission to store and access your login credentials securely. This should help you access your email account without having to enter your password every time.