IPhone4 keeps prompting for email password?

My iPhone4 keeps prompting for email password. I continue to re-enter but I continue to receive msg prompt. Help?

More than likely that is a Yahoo issue. Their mail accounts are historically bug ridden when operated in the mobile environment. Good luck.

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Why does Outlook keep prompting for password

We have seen our community members ask questions about Outlook keeps prompting for credentials many times. This issue could be caused by numerous reasons. Below is a list of the most common reasons for this problem:
Outlook is configured to prompt you for credentials
Incorrect password cached in credential storage
Required Authentication Settings for outgoing server and incoming server
Outlook Anywhere is not configured to use NTLM Authentication
Corrupt Outlook profile
Slow or unstable network connection
Antivirus programs
Shared calendars
Outlook is configured to prompt you for credentials
If you are using an Exchange account, there is a setting in your Outlook profile to always prompt for logon credentials. To find the setting, please follow:
1. In Outlook 213, go to File tab > Info >
Account Settings > Account Settings…
2. Highlight your Exchange account and click Change button.
3. Click on More Settings button.
4. Select the Security tab.
5. Under the User Identification, make sure the “Always prompt for logon credentials” option is not selected.
If you are using other types of email, please make sure you have ticked the option “Remember password”.
Incorrect credential cached in Credential Manager
Your Windows system stores user credentials on your computer. If the cached credentials are incorrect, you will be prompted for password. This issue usually happens after the password for your domain user account is changed. Before your password changed,
you saved your credentials. The stored credentials are not overwritten when Outlook triggers the authentication prompt even if you enable the Remember my credentials option.
To fix this issue, you need to remove the corrupted credentials, follow these steps:
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Credential Manager.
Note If View by is set to Category, click User Accounts first, and then click Credential Manager.
Locate the set of credentials that has Outlook in the name.
Click the name to expand the set of credentials, and then click Remove from Vault.
Repeat step 3 for any additional sets of credentials that have the word Outlook in the name.
Required Authentication Settings for outgoing server and incoming server
Different email provider may need different authentication settings. Please make sure you have set the server settings correctly. You can contact your email provider to gather the information.
In general, we select the “My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication” option and the first bullet “Use same settings as my incoming mail server”.
In addition, click on the Advanced tab and check if you have enter the correct Server Port Number and select the correct encrypt type. Below is a screenshot for an IMAP account:
Outlook Anywhere is not configured to use NTLM Authentication
The Outlook Anywhere feature allows you to access your Exchange account remotely from the Internet when you are working outside your organization's firewall.
When using Outlook Anywhere to connect to your Exchange server, we need to choose
the authentication method among Basic Authentication, NTLM Authentication and Negotiate Authentication. The difference among them is the way that the passwords are sent when connecting to the server. With Basic Authentication,
the password is sent in clear text. Using NTLM Authenticationcan significantly reduce the number of password prompts.
To check the authentication setting, please go to File > Account Settings > Account Settings,
select the Exchange account, and then click
Change. In the Change Account wizard, click
More Settings, and then click the Connection tab. Click the Exchange Proxy Settings button and now, you can see the settings under
Proxy authentication settings. Try to change the authentication to
NTLM Authentication and then check the issue again.
Slow or unstable network connection
If your network connection is slow or unstable, Outlook may lose connection to the mail server. When Outlook try to reconnect, it will prompt for the credentials. To verify this, please switch to a stable network environment and then check if this issue
persists.
Corrupt Outlook Profile
Corrupt profile may cause Outlook to no longer remember your password. Please try to create a new mail profile in Control Panel and reconfigure your email account in the new profile to fix the issue. To create a new mail profile, you can refer:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/829918
Antivirus software
Antivirus software usually integrates into your Outlook and it may cause some conflicts. Try to temporarily turn off your antivirus software to check if the issue will be gone.
Shared Calendar
Shared calendars can impact the user credentials, this issue may also occur if you have shared calendars opened in Outlook. You can try to unselect the shared calendar to check the result. It’s recommended to not open the shared calendar unless you want
to view them.
If you have any comments, welcome to post in the forum. Thank you.
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Nope...
I went through point by point by point, top to bottom, checking and verifying every single item as a possible cause for why my system (Outlook 2013 running on Windows 8.1 and connecting to Exchange 2010) insists on prompting me for my password every single
time I start Outlook. None of the solutions worked, my system still prompts me. I don't even have to supply a password. When the prompt dialog appears, I just cancel it. Within a few seconds, the bottom Outlook status bar changes to
"Need Password" with a key icon to the left. Then I just click on that message and immediately Outlook connects to Exchange.
The freaking software is BROKEN! Period.

Outlook 2013 on Windows 8.1 keeps prompting for username and password.

Hi,
I have a HP Pavillion TouchSmart laptop with MS Windows 8.1 OS. I had installed MS Outlook 2013 Standard. This laptop is joined to the domain like many of my users, however, it keeps prompting for username and password. The emails are still able to send
and receive without any problem.
I have tried to check the connectivity, both cables and wireless are well connected.
I have tried to reinstall the Outlook 2013, but it still occurs.
Attempted to recreate profile but it still occurs.
For the configuration:
I have selected negotiate authentication, and have unchecked the box that states
"Always prompt for login credentials"
Please advise.
Thank you.

Hi,
We can also follow this forum FAQ to troubleshoot this problem:
Why does Outlook keep prompting for password
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/bcd2d9c2-1a1b-4446-bf32-69fee8cdf11b/why-does-outlook-keep-prompting-for-password?forum=outlook
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Melon Chen
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It's recommended to download and install
Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT), which is developed by Microsoft Support teams. Once the tool is installed, you can run it at any time to scan for hundreds of known issues in Office
programs.

Notes keeps prompting for password

Hello,
I have a PowerMac (10.7), a MacBookPro (10.8), an iPhone (iOS 5) and a MacMini (10.6.8 Server). I have a user account Smith on the server and Mail service is activated. All my devices are configured to exchange notes through the server, using Smith account.
When I create a note on my PowerMac in Mail, the synchronization works and I can see the note on my iPhone. Sync also works on the other way.
But when I create a note on my MacBook, Notes keeps prompting me for the Smith account password every minute. And the sync does not work because I don't see my notes on my iPhone. Sync also does not work on the other way. But no problem with Mail which uses the same Smith account : I can send and receive emails (and I am not prompted for my password).
I tried to syncrhonize Notes with another mail account on my web provider and it works. I can create a note on my MacBook and see it on my iPhone.
It seems that Notes only fails to sync when I use an account on my server. This is a regression compared to Lion : Notes and OSX 10.6.8 seem incompatbile.
Any idea about the problem ? I saw that there are sync problem with Notes but nobody seems to have this password problem.
Thanks for your help.
Eric.

You can disable the password protection when downloading apps (Dont know where is that in settings, cos my iPad is bricked).
Technically, this is made for security, so that noone can download any unwanted app or charge any unwanted money from paid apps.

How can I set my iphone to prompt for a password when viewing a selected email account?

I can see a lot of people complaining about adhoc password entry when using email but nothing where people actually want to be prompted for a password. If I have multiple email accounts and a phone where others can pick up and enter the top level security 4 digit number, I would like one of the email accounts to be slightly more secure than the others, hence need it to prompt for a password. Does anybody have any ideas how I can do this?

Sorry, there is no way to do this in the current iOS. Suggest such to Apple here:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

I changed my email address for my Apple ID but my phone doesn't recognize my new email it keeps asking for my password for my old email

I changed my email address for my Apple ID. When I want to use iCloud my iPhone doesn't seem to recognize my new email it keeps asking for my password for my old email. I can't update the new address it keeps defaulting to my old one.

Hello TirEoghain,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
First I would like you to try the instructions below to sign out of your iCloud account, and then sign in with your new Apple ID.
iOS 6 and later: Go to Settings > iCloud.
If you signed out before changing your Apple ID, enter your current Apple ID to sign in. The data from your iCloud account will download to your device.
If you're still signed in with your previous Apple ID:
Scroll down and tap Delete Account. Depending on what iCloud options are turned on, you'll be asked to confirm that you want to delete data from your device. To confirm, tap Delete. (If you're using iOS 7 and have Find My iPhone turned on, you'll be asked to enter the password for your previous Apple ID. Enter the password, then tap Turn Off.) The data will be deleted from your device, but not from iCloud.
Enter your current Apple ID to sign in. The data from your iCloud account will download again to your device.
Apple ID: What to do after you change your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5796
Change your Apple ID to the Apple ID you used previously. You shouldn't need to verify the email address.
Go to Settings > iCloud. Complete these steps only if the Find My [Device] setting is turned on:
Scroll down and tap Delete Account, then tap Delete to confirm.
Tap “Keep on My [Device]” or “Delete from My [Device].” In either case, your data remains in iCloud and will be updated on your device when you sign in to iCloud again.
Enter the password for your previous Apple ID.
Change your Apple ID to the new email address that you want to use. You'll need to verify the email address.
Return to Settings > iCloud and sign in with your new Apple ID.
iOS 7: If you're asked for the password to your previous Apple ID when signing out of iCloud
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5223
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I am trying to update my apps. When it prompts for my password my old deleted email address comes up. I don't even rember the password for that old email. How can I get to update my apps with my current email?

I am trying to update my apps. When it prompts for my password my old deleted email address comes up. I don't even rember the password for that old email. How can I get to update my apps with my current email?

All apps are tied to the Apple ID they are purchased with and is not transferable.
Delete app and download app with your new Apple ID.

My email keeps asking for my password

When I bought my Mac Air, at the beginning of last month, my email address was being hacked into on a near constant basis (This had nothing to do with apple, it was all BT's fault.) Anyway, during those weeks, I had to reset and change my password all the time, also having to change it on my ipad, iphone and obviously my new mac. Since then, everything regarding my email has been sorted and i've had no problems with the account, but the email 'app' on my mac constantly asks for me to verify the password. It never tells me the password is wrong (which it isn't anyway) but everytime I log on to my mac, before I do anything, I get a little pop up that asks me to type in the password for my email, and it does that once or twice throughout my time on my laptop and everytime I log on.
I obviously did something during the time I was trying to fix my bt account but It's frustrating and I don't know how to stop it! Any help would be brilliant!

If your password is accepted, and Mail connects to the account, but you're prompted for the password repeatedly, take each of the following steps that you haven't already tried. Note: these steps don't apply if the server rejects the password. That's a different problem.
Step 1
When prompted for the password, check the box marked Remember this password in my keychain.
Step 2
Check that the keychain is working.
Step 3
Check that the default keychain is unlocked.

Outlook 2010 keeps prompting for password

Hi,
We use Exchange 2008 and Outlook 2010. For some reason, Outlook 2010 keeps prompting for password. My use entered the password and checked "Remember Password" box, but next morning when he logged in, he still got the prompt.
I removed the Outlook credential for Outlook listed under Password Credential in Control Panel, but still no help.
Please advise!
Thanks in advance!
Grace

Hi Grace
1. Open Outlook 2010. Click File>Account Settings>Account Settings.
2. Click the E-mail tab, click the Exchange Online mailbox, click Change…
3. Click More Settings…. Click the Security tab, make sure the Always prompt for logon credentials box is unchecked.
Please mark it answer if it helps you solving your problem
Amit Kotha

Why is my iphone4 not letting me delete my pics from my gallery ? InsteAd it keeps asking for a password, what would that password be cause I don't recall ever setting it up to have to use a password to delete pics

Why is my iphone4 not letting me delete my pics from my gallery ? InsteAd it keeps asking for a password, what would that password be cause I don't recall ever setting it up to have to use a password to delete pics

Sounds like you encrypted your iPhone backup, & if so it's asking for the encrypted backup password. Do you have a company Exchange account on your phone?

I have updated my username and password, but the system keeps asking for my password for an old email for which I have no password.. How can I fix this?

I have updated my username and password, but the system keeps asking for my password for an old email for which I have no password.. How can I fix this?

Are you signed into this old ID ("email") in System Preferences>iCloud, System Preferences>Internet Accounts (Mail,Contacts,Calendars), or in Mail>Accounts, Calendar>Accounts or Contacts>Accounts?

Messages keeps prompting for password

Messages(iMessage) on my 13" Macbook Pro is constantly prompting for the password when sending or recieving messages. Sometimes multiple times while typing a response, or trying to send a response. It used to work, but for the last month it has been driving me crazy. I have tried several things found on this forum with no luck. Any help is appreciated.

Hi,
Although the Messages app stores the ID and the linked Password separately from other apps it does seem odd that it seems only Messages is effected.
However I would check ownership of the Keychain.
Open a Finder window.
Go to the View Menu and chose "Show Path Bar"
At the bottom of the window an extra set of details regarding the route to the folder you are currently looking in will be displayed.
Now use the Go Menu > Go to Folder and type (Copy and Paste) ~/Library/Keychain
There should at least be an item called login.keychain
Highlight this then use the CDM + i "Get Info" keystrokes.
At the bottom of this panel it will tell you if you have Read and Write permissions
Your name should be in the list and when you highlight your name and then use the Cogwheel icon below the list you should find the Phrase "Make yourshortname (Me) the Owner" is greyed out (as if already done)
I would also tend to use the Finder's View Menu > Show View Options and display the Modified column to see that the Keychain is being updated.
IF the Keychain is owned by you and you have Read And Write permissions then right-click the Library on the Path Bar.
Use the Get Info option and check you Own this and have Read and Write Permission.
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HT204266 App store say's I need to answer three security questions but keeps asking for my password! Won't log in to fill in info keeps asking for password even though I fill in password.

After setting up new account with iCloud so I can use the app store it asks me to answer three security questions for further security then I am prompted for my password to log in then I put in password and it never logs me in and keeps on asking for my password. I went over all setting but found no problems wit network as I can go on line etc, if anyone has had this issues please help. I was able to download too apps and then was prompted to answer these questions and it would not let me proceed.

Reset Security Questions
Frequently asked questions about Apple ID
Manage My Apple ID
Or you can email iTunes Support at iTunes Store Support.
If all else fails:
1. Go to: Apple Express Lane;
2. Under Product Categories choose iTunes;
3. Then choose iTunes Store;
4. Then choose Account Management;
5. Now choose iTunes Store Security and answer the bullet questions, then click
      Continue;
6. Sign in with your Apple ID and press Continue;
7. Under Contact Options fill out the information and advise iTunes that you would
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8. Click Send/Continue.
You should get a response within 24 hours by email.
In the event you are unsuccessful then contact AppleCare - Contacting Apple for support and service.
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I got some help from an apple assistant on the phone. It is kind of round about way to get in.
Here is what he said to do and it is working for me...
a. on the device that is asking you for the security questions go to "settings", > "store" >
      tap the Apple ID and choose view"Apple ID" and sign in.
b. Tap on payment information and add a credit/debit card of your preference then select
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c. sign out and back into iTunes on the device by going to "settings"> "store" > tap the
      Apple ID and choose "sign-out" > Tap "sign -in" > "use existing Apple ID" and you
      should be asked to verify your security code for the credit /debit card and NOT the
      security questions.
d. At this time you can remove the card by going back in to edit the payment info and
      selecting "none" as the card type then saving the changes by selecting "done". You
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      questions.
It's working for me ...I just have to put in my 3 digit security pin from the credit card I am using.
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Since upgrading to iOS 6 I am not getting prompted for my password when I update apps. Why is this?

When I updated apps on my ipad2 and iphone4S I used to get prompted for my password within a certain time. So I could update a couple and then 10 minutes later if I wanted to download or update something else I would need to put in my password again. Since I upgraded to iOS6, I don't believe I am prompted for my password the same amount of times. I updated an app this am after not using iPad through the night and it just updated, no password required. This has me concerned now because sometimes I bump buttons by accident and now I will be charged for these accidents. What has happened to Apple's brilliant security?

They've changed it in iOS and updates (and updates ONLY) do not require a password since it is really unnecessary as they have it on record that you were the one who bought the app. Why is more security needed, you aren't going to be charged for anything?
Next time you update and app go to the App Store and try to buy something. You will be asked for your password.

Keeps asking for my password sometimes takes it sometimes doesn't

I very much appreciate your help and expertise --- Thunderbird keeps asking for my password. I use it for both a non gmail account and a gmail account. Both accounts have repeatedly asked for the password... however the gmail account seems to work better than the other one.
It doesn't matter if I click the box that says save this password or not.
I had yesterday reset the password once on the server side of things and thought that had fixed it... but then again today I started getting the same error message that it cannot login to my server.
I looked through your help boards and cannot find a solution that I understand. There are a couple that seem like they may work but the things they are naming to reset are things I don't even know what they are... Sorry I'm not very techno savvy --

Delete the password stored in Tools/Options/Security/Passwords/Saved Passwords, OK, restart TB, and enter the correct password when you're prompted at the next network connection.

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