Setting up iCloud email in Outlook for Mac

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Setting up iCloud email in Outlook for Mac

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Hi there,

I've been trying to get my iCloud email account added to Outlook for Mac, but without success.

I keep getting told that my password is invalid. I am being advised that I might need an app-specific password, but that's exactly what I did, so I don't know what else to try.

Does anyone know how to resolve this issue?

Thank you.

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Hello Prufrock1961,

I'm Ibhadighi and I'd happily help you with your question. In this forum, we are Microsoft consumers just like yourself.

I’m sorry to hear that you’re having trouble adding your iCloud email account to Outlook for Mac. Here are some steps you can try:

Generate an App-Specific Password: Visit the Apple ID website and sign in with your Apple ID and password. If you’ve already turned on two-factor authentication, you’ll receive a code on one of your devices1. Enter this code to continue. In the Security section, under APP-SPECIFIC PASSWORDS, select Generate Password. Enter a name for your password, such as Outlook, and select Create. Apple will display an app password for you. Copy this password (without the spaces) and enter this password when Outlook prompts you for a password. (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-an-icloud-email-account-to-outlook-4aed8b3d-3c68-4743-8973-f6bd1c56e040)
Add iCloud Email to Outlook for Mac: Open Microsoft Outlook for Mac. Click Tools > Accounts. Click the plus (+) sign below the left sidebar, then New Account. Click the iCloud icon/logo, then enter your iCloud email address and app-specific password. Click Next. If prompted, enter your app-specific password again2. Click Add Account > OK. (https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/set-up-icloud-email-outlook-mac/)

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I hope this helps,

Best Regards, Ibhadighi