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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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".
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Windows Update:
    • Ensure your Windows is up-to-date, as updates often resolve issues like this.
  7. 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.
  8. 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 none of these steps resolve the issue, please provide more details about your setup, such as:

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