Trying to reload my email account on my phone

Alan Pritchard 0 Reputation points
2026-11-13T17:21:59.71+00:00

I am trying to reload my email account on my phone

Every time I complete the process you're system states "unable to authenticate" how do we resolve this issue

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  1. Lester Bernard Reyes 86,755 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-13T17:57:18.2+00:00

    Hi, I'm Bernard. I'm happy to help!

    I want to let you know there is a known issue where users may be unable to connect to multiple Microsoft 365 services.

    At the moment, engineers are actively working on resolving this issue. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding. Rest assured, Microsoft is working toward a resolution. In the meantime, please check the link below for the latest updates and any new information.

    https://portal.office.com/servicestatus

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    2026-11-13T17:22:16.14+00:00

    For an Outlook.com or Microsoft personal email account on a phone, use this sequence:

    1. Update the mail app to the latest version. Recurring password or authentication prompts can happen after security standards are updated.
    2. Remove the affected account from the phone, then add it again. In Outlook mobile, go to Settings > select the account > Delete Account. Then add the account back so the correct settings are imported.
    3. If the account is being added to Apple Mail on iPhone, add it back as Outlook.com. Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account > Outlook.com. If it was previously configured another way, it may keep failing authentication.
    4. If re-adding in Apple Mail still fails:
      • Remove the account again.
      • Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data.
      • Reboot the iPhone.
      • Add the account back and complete the Outlook.com sign-in flow.
    5. If the message appears during Microsoft Authenticator approval, check these items:
      • Make sure the Authenticator app is unlocked.
      • Enable notifications for Microsoft Authenticator.
      • Install the latest Authenticator version.
      • Check internet connectivity by switching between Wi‑Fi and mobile data.
      • Make sure the phone date and time are correct.
    6. If sign-in still fails, use the Microsoft account sign-in helper tool to identify whether the account, password, username, or verification method is the problem.
    7. If the issue continues in Outlook mobile after re-adding the account, use Settings > Help & Feedback > Contact Support.

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