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The imap server “imap.windstream.net”doesn’t support Password authentication!

Trying to load my email account into the new iPad, and this is the error message I keep getting! HELP!


The imap server “imap.windstream.net”doesn’t support Password authentication.

If I say continue anyway, the next screen shows “Cannot connect using SSL”

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Nov 12, 2024 11:22 AM

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Nov 12, 2024 11:27 AM in response to AB416

AB416 wrote:

Trying to load my email account into the new iPad, and this is the error message I keep getting! HELP!

The imap server “imap.windstream.net”doesn’t support Password authentication.
If I say continue anyway, the next screen shows “Cannot connect using SSL”

Check with windstream.net to verify their security and access requirements. Maybe they require different access port/security than you are attempting.

The imap server “imap.windstream.net”doesn’t support Password authentication!

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