Windows security mail application keeps asking for password
Frustrating!
The Windows Security Mail application asking for a password repeatedly can be caused by several reasons. Let's troubleshoot together to resolve the issue:
- Check your account settings:
- Ensure your email account settings are correct, including the username, password, and server settings.
- Check if your account is set to use SSL/TLS or STARTTLS encryption.
- Password issues:
- Try resetting your email account password to see if it resolves the issue.
- If you're using a password manager, ensure it's correctly configured and try logging in manually.
- Windows Security settings:
- Check if Windows Security is set to prompt for a password every time you open the Mail app.
- Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Windows Security and ensure the "Require a password" option is set to "Never" or "After a specified time".
- Outlook settings:
- If you're using Outlook, check if the account settings are correct and try restarting Outlook.
- Go to File > Account Settings > Account Options > Advanced and ensure the "Use the same password for all accounts" option is unchecked.
- Firewall or antivirus software:
- Temporarily disable your firewall or antivirus software to see if it resolves the issue.
- If the issue persists, try configuring your firewall or antivirus software to allow the Mail app to access the internet.
- Windows Update:
- Ensure your Windows is up-to-date, as updates often resolve issues like this.
- Reset Windows Security:
- If none of the above steps work, try resetting Windows Security:
- Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Windows Security > Reset Windows Security.
- Follow the prompts to reset Windows Security.
- If none of the above steps work, try resetting Windows Security:
- Reinstall Mail app:
- If all else fails, try reinstalling the Mail app:
- Go to Settings > Apps > Mail and uninstall it.
- Restart your device and reinstall the Mail app from the Microsoft Store.
- If all else fails, try reinstalling the Mail app:
If none of these steps resolve the issue, please provide more details about your setup, such as:
- The version of Windows you're using
- The type of email account you're using (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo)
- Any error messages you've encountered
I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot the issue!