Why does Mail require a password every time I check an email account?

Ever since updating to Lion 10.7.3 I have been getting intermittent messages from Mail requiring me to enter my email account password. I have my account passwords stored in my keychain and did not have this problem until recently. What can I do?

safari will only ask for password if the webpage one visit ask for password

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Just joined the community and downloaded Photoshop as Admin.
I then enter my non-admin user (same PC).
Photoshop works fine - I open it no problem.
Ligghtroom, which I had downloaded a trial version a copule of weeks ago, required me to always enter the Admin pw every time - annoying.
Does anyone know how to stop this happening?
Many thanks, Dave

Dave if you create a new Standard account do you face the same password request? Is your computer remotely managed?
I don't believe reinstall Photoshop Lightroom will change the behavior. If you do wish to reinstall though then please see CC desktop lists applications as "Up to Date" when not installed - http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/aam-lists-removed-apps-date.html if you face any difficulties with reinstalling Photoshop Lightroom through the Creative Cloud Desktop application.

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Websites remembering you and automatically log you in is stored in a cookie.
* Create an allow cookie exception (Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: Exceptions) to keep such a cookie, especially for secure websites and if cookies expire when Firefox is closed.
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* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Private+Browsing
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* Do not use [[Clear Recent History]] to clear the "Cookies" and the "Site Preferences"
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how can I turn off Keychain from asking for my password EVERY time I check for mail?
This is really driving me nuts.....
Thanks

Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Security & Privacy, and then click General.
Open the General pane of Security & Privacy preferences
2. Select “Require password...NEVER after sleep or screen saver begins.” You can adjust the amount of delay before a password is required in the pop-up menu.
From what I am aware, you cannot turn off the keychain.
I hope this helps.
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Meg,
passcode was where you suggested.
But it says that passcode is to be invoked each time you invoke the starbucks app.
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Then perform these steps:
*Click the orange Firefox button at the top left, then select the "Options" button, or, if there is no Firefox button at the top, go to Tools > Options.
*In the Firefox options window click the ''Advanced'' tab, then select "General".
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Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you boot, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, reboot as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of Steps 1 and 2.

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Sync unfortunately is known to sometimes corrupt or duplicate bookmarks. I had hoped it may have been fixed with the New Sync but apparently not.
* Bug [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=812348 812348] - Firefox Sync duplicating and scrambling bookmarks & folders
*Please only vote or follow . Do not add comments unless it is brand new information, or it is something asked for in the bug.
** https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/page.cgi?id=voting.html
**https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/page.cgi?id=etiquette.html
** Follow by using CC You are able to follow the bugs by using the [Save] option whilst the []CC option is checked.
** Note you need an email address to register with bugzilla and that will be made public
Update
In fact this bug comment specifically may be of interest
* [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=812348#c32 bug 812348#c32]
''If you have lots of bookmarks, or a flaky network connection, or add/change bookmarks frequently, then you're at increased risk of seeing corruption, and there's not much you can do about it. I recommend not using bookmark sync if it's a problem for you.''

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