Unable to set up account in Mail

I have a problem with setting up a POP account in Mail. During the account setup Mail states there is a problem with the user name or password and refuses to work however I know both are correct.
The same account works fine on 2 other Macs running Mail with exactly the same settings.
And on the machine where Mail doesn't work I can telnet to port 110 and login into the POP account no problem. I can also set up Entrourage to work with the same account on the same machine.
And final point is that the email account is for a client and I run the POP server and there are no messages in the log files on the server about failed or attempted logins from this user. I know Mail is connecting to the server since if I put an incorrect user name or password during the setup I get an error on the server.
Please some ideas would be great.
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Hi Ernie,
One other point that is relevant is that this problem is occuring on two Macs.
In answer to your questions:
1. Yes there are other .Mac accounts
2. Not sure about this one but I doubt it since the client doesn't usually muck around with the fonts but they do move some Applications to a separate folder.
3. It is the version distributed with 10.4 and all updates to 10.4.6 have been applied. I will get the client to confirm the Apple Mail version.
4. No that is something I haven't tried. I will ask the client to try this.
Thanks for your reply.
Also I've jsut tried to set the account up on a Mac with Mail version 2.1 (752/752.2) and again it failed with the same error message. This Mac has nothing to do with the affected client, and I've tried this one to eliminate any problems with moved Applications or font problems. On this same machine I set the account up in Entourage and it worked no problem. The mail server is OS X Server with 10.4.
Damian Halloran.

Similar Messages

Setting up accounts in Mail?

Has anyone set up their gmail account in mail? If so what should go in the incoming mail server field and outgoing mail server (STMP) field?

You use the appropriate domain names of your ISP's mail servers. For a .Mac account the incoming server is mail.mac.com and the outgoing server is smtp.mac.com. However, if you set up a .Mac account normally these are provided automatically by Mail.
If you don't know your ISP's mail servers and are unable to locate them on their web site, then call their tech support for assistance.

Unable to add email account in mail settings

Hello,
On my ipad model MB293LL I am unable to access the 'Mail, Contacts, Calenders' menu in my settings. i am trying to add an Email account in the settings, but the tab 'Mail, Contacts, Calenders' will not open, but returns to the desktop. Does anyone know a workaround please to add a new account?
Thanks a lot for answers.

iOS: Unable to send or receive email
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3899
Can’t Send Emails on iPad – Troubleshooting Steps
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/ipad-cant-send-emails-troubleshooting-steps/
Setting up and troubleshooting Mail
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/mail/
iPad Mail
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/mail/
Try a Reset - iPad How-Tos http://ipod.about.com/lr/ipad_how-tos/903396/1/
Or this - Delete the account in Mail and then set it up again.
 Cheers, Tom

Unable to set up account

I have recently tried to order a book, but when I get to stage 2 of the set up account process (Enter Billing Information) the bottom of the form is off the bottom of my screen (15" monitor), and there are no scroll bars on the form. I am therefore unable to move on to step 3!
Is there some way of reducing the size of the form? I already have 1-click set up with Apple, but iphoto still requires me to set up an account.
Thanks
Peter

colbypete:
Can you change the resolution on your monitor? If so select the highest you can and that might bring that window into full view where you can access it.
Do you Twango?

How to deselect "automatically set up account" in Mail?

I have a new Mac book Pro OS X v. 10.6.7 and I don't have the option to deselect "automatically set up account" when I set up a new account in Mail. I have therefore not the option to say which type of account I want: IMAP, POP, etc. On my old MacBook this option was available.
Does anyone have an idea how I can still deselect this option so I can choose the type of account I really wish to have?
Thank you for any tip

Storminator from Lint wrote:
hello,
Changing from PC to Mac is a tough cookie! ...pfft...
Anyhow, I also have the same issue as described above, only that the so called "option" button does not appear on my screen. Result: i don't seem to be able to select this IMAP.
Any advice would be welcome (...have googled for some time, but also there: no clear indication on how to get around this issue)
best regards,
The Option Key
Is right .............here, in between control and command

Unable to set GL Account for each ItemGroup in Inventory

Hi,
I am Using SAP b1 2005b Patch level 27.
I created one database with "Chart of Accounts INDIA." then I got Default Chart of Accounts.
I want to set GL Account for each ItemGroup in Inventory.
How to assign the Perticular GL Account for Particular Item Group? where can i find this provision in SAP b1?
I am trying from past 2 days, I did not get the way to assign the GL Account for each Item Group.
Plz help me asap.
Regards,
Nagababu.

Hello,
you can set it in the module administration --> setup --> inventory --> item group --> tab accounting. But first you must define the name of item group. it is still in the same form.
let me know if problem still persists. G'luck.
Rgds,

Unable to setup Yahoo account in Mail.app.

Everything worked ok till a couple of days ago and now keep getting error messages saying unable to connect to server. This is the latest message.
There may be a problem with the mail server or network. Verify the settings for account “yahoo.com.au” or try again.
The server returned the error: Mail was unable to log in to the IMAP server “imap.mail.yahoo.com” using “Password” authentication. Verify that your account settings are correct.
The settings are all correct!
The server returned the error: (#AUTH701) Service is not available; please try again later.
A pop up box also keeps appearing asking for password

That was the first thing I tried!. Despite several deletions and trying to reinstall, I still get the error messages. In the mail app all the accounts (google, hotmail and yahoo) show up but there is a little symbol next to yahoo. When you do a diagnosis the messages appear saying that Mail is unable to log into server. I think the problem must be with Yahoo because the other accounts work fine and so did Yahoo till 3 days ago.

Unable to edit email accounts mac mail preferences

I make changes - like deleting an account and adding a new one - in Mac Mail preferences, but I don't get the pop up asking if I want to save the changes. So after I turn off Mail and turn it back on, the changes have disappeared. Any way to fix this so I can get rid of my old account and add my new one?
Thanks!

I went to the local Apple store earlier this week and asked on of the folks at the Genius Bar if he knew how to set the outgoing mail address. He showed me that I could enable the "reply to" field and then put my mail forwarding address into that field. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to pre-populate that field so that it always has my mail forwarding account address.

Set up account for mail

Hello,
I have a new ipowerbook and it is my first mac. I love it and I am already familiar with with the other features, BUT today I wanted to setup "mail". It is writing me "The .Mac server “mail.mac.com” rejected the password..."
Where can I setup my account? Are there any charges?
Please HELP!

Hello,
Have you subscribed to .Mac services, including an email address, or are you presuming the Mail program requires the use of a .mac address? Such is not the case. Please read the following, and then ask questions and report whether you have arranged any email address with your ISP:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mail/2.0/en/ml89.html
Until later,
Ernie

Yet another customer unable to set up account in eprint. come on guys... a little help?

Printer installed fine. I received the page with my eprint printer number and instructions directing me to register at eprint center to add the printer numer.
Eprint center will not let me create an account. fields allow for inputting of information, but submit key does nothing. I receive an "Error on Page" message.

Thanks. One would think that as much as they advertise the wonders of "eprint" -- that they would fix problems with it quickly. One would think....

Can;t set up iCloud in Mail with Mavericks

Hi,
I am unable to set up icloud in mail. II used migration assistant tto migrate from an older macbook pro running mavericks to a new one and for some reason there was an issue with iCloud Mail. I then tried to add the account and despite no error messages, it fails to display in Mail.
I am able to set up other accounts like Gmail and Exchange and they behave properly. I have the latest version of Mail v7 (updated) and have successfully set up iCloud using a test account on my mac. This means that the problem is user specific. I have tried removing mail dir in library and plists in preferences to set up mail again but with no luck.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks

Hello,
I just got a Mac for a first time and I'm trying to configure Mail 3.5 with my gmail account and even after having followed all the steps seen on this forum, I just can't do it. The messages that come up are:
"The IMAP server "imap.gmail.com" is not responding. Try checking the network connection, and that the server name is correct. Otherwise, the server might be temporarily unavailable. If you continue, you might not be able to receive messages"
AND
"The SMTP server "smtp.gmail.com" is not responding. Try checking the network connection, and that the server name is correct. Otherwise, the server might be temporarily unavailable. If you continue, you might not be able to send messages"
it might be very basic but I can't manage. Can anyone help??
Thanks in advance!!

How do I setup multiple emails accounts on mail for mac pro ?

how do I setup multiple mails on mac pro

Multiple mail accounts? With mail.app? It doesn't matter what mac it is? Just set up accounts with Mail.app preferences --> Accounts --> '+', fill in the relevant info.

Unable to set the default sending account in Mail?

I have three IMAP accounts set up in Mail and when I want to send an outgoing email can easily use the drop down to pick which account is used. The issue is I'd like to specify which of the three is used by default. I've searched on how to do this and the supposed answers are not working for me.
First, in Mail preferences, it's been posted you can drag the order of the accounts. That does not work for me at all, they are not draggable.
Second, in System Preferences there's been some talk of setting defaults in the Mail, Contacts & Calendars panel. When I try to access one of the accounts there it asks me for the password, I enter the correct one, and it fails saying unable to verify the password.
Can this be done at all? Is there a bug in System Preferences?
Thanks in advance!

Spinland,
Try this and see if it helps you....
this was posted by victoryhat in another discussion on Lion. This is what I have done and it worked for me.
http:/https://discussions.apple.com/message/18677085#18677085

I'm unable to set up ATT account in mail

I'm unable to set up ATT account in mail

Is this happening when you try to receive mail, or send mail? When you create the account, does it verify? You should see a message that it is verifying, and if it does.

Hi please help! After setting up a new mail account my wifi button has greyed out. I've tried rebooting it ie turning off and on but no joy. I'm a complete technophobe and have no idea what to do next. I can receive emails but am unable to reply. HELP PLS

Please can someone help a total technophobe?!!! I have recently set up a new mail account and since I've done that my wifi button has greyed out. Not sure what happened as I had help from my daughter. She doesn't think that she did anything wrong as has been an iPhone user since day one!! She's at work now so I'm totally lost. Please help. Many thanks.

it's' an issue on 4S..... here same problem, even after restore the firmware.... wifi and bt are lost....

Unable to set up account in Mail

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for