Windows 8.1 Mail and icloud mail

lparsons21

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Up until just a lttle bit earlier today, my Win 8.1 mail app could get my email in my icloud mail account.

Now it doesn't.

Prompts for the password but rejects it. The password I give is correct as I used it to go to icloud.com and logged in fine. Must be due to the new security that Apple has started, but I don't know how to get it working with the mail app.

/rant on
While I understand the need for good security, it seems like too many things are now set up for 2 step verification. One and done should do it, but I'm finding that not to be the case too many times.

Just irritating!! :(

/rant off. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP 23-N010
    CPU
    Intel Core i5
    Memory
    8Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 4600
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" touch built in
A follow-up.

I had installed the icloud software for Windows and allowed that to set icloud mail into Outlook 2013. That still works just fine, just not the 'modern' mail app.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP 23-N010
    CPU
    Intel Core i5
    Memory
    8Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 4600
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" touch built in
A final follow-up.

In order to make it work, you have to go to your icloud.com, login and go to settings.

Pick security and there you can generate an app specific password. Then use that in the mail.app
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP 23-N010
    CPU
    Intel Core i5
    Memory
    8Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 4600
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" touch built in
Thank You!

A final follow-up.

In order to make it work, you have to go to your icloud.com, login and go to settings.

Pick security and there you can generate an app specific password. Then use that in the mail.app

I signed up just to leave a thank you message. You solved your own issue! This has been driving me insane for a while now but I was able to get set up within minutes of following what you did. Very much appreciated.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
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