IMessage Password?

Hey everyone!
So yesterday this message started popping up over and over again saying
I'm entering my iCloud password but it's not working, please help! It's working for my emial log in but not this and I have no idea why?
Thanks!

Hi Mkshanny,
The password for Messages is your Apple ID, which may be different than your iCloud account.
Click on the link below for more information:
Mac Basics: Messages
Messages is already set up to use an iMessage account:
Choose Messages > Preferences… > Accounts (toolbar)
Click iMessages in the Accounts tab on the left.
Enter your Apple ID and password ... and follow the onscreen instructions.
Tip: Messages sent to an Apple ID will appear on all devices configured to use that Apple ID for iMessage accounts, including Macs, iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices.
If you need to review or change your Apple ID settings, this article will help:
Frequently asked questions about Apple ID
Cheers,
Judy

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