Guide to Create App Password for iCloud Mail

Know how to generate app password for accessing iCloud Mail while using Email Backup

If you want to backup your iCloud email using third-party utility, then you will need to generate app password.

Follow this Official iCloud Mail link to understand complete process
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204397

Following are the steps to create iCloud Mail App password

STEP 1

Login to your iCloud account and select App-Specific Passwords option.

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STEP 2

Then, select Generate an app-specific password option.

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STEP 3

The app will prompt you to enter App/service name where you want to use iCloud Mail App Password.

select email source
STEP 4

Enter the third-party app name and click on Create.

select email source
STEP 5

Confirm your iCloud Mail password and press Continue.

select email source
STEP 6

An app password is created successfully, hit on Done.

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How to Enable iCloud Mail IMAP Settings

Do you want to know the IMAP/ Mail Server settings of iCloud Email Client?

Given below are the iCloud Email IMAP settings that you will need to setup iCloud Email account in any email application or email service.

Email Settings Port Number
iCloud IMAP Incoming mail server:
imap.mail.me.com		 993, requires SSL
143, non-secure
iCloud SMTP Outgoing mail server:
smtp.mail.me.com		 587, requires SSL
465, non-secure

How to Enable 2-Factor Authorization in iCloud Mail Account

Two factor authentication provides an additional layer of security when you access your account on multiple devices, like a mobile phone and computer system.

To generate and use app-specific passwords, your Apple ID must have Two Factor Authentication enabled.

Check the complete Guide for enabling Two Factor Authentication in iCloud/ Apple ID: https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT204915