outlook for mac - repeated authentication failed message

Anonymous
2021-07-30T17:19:51+00:00

I am repeatedly asked enter my password in outlook which is a recent development. My Mac does not connect to update email, however my iPhone works fine. Can you tell me how to correct?

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-07-30T18:03:49+00:00

    Hi rosignol,

    I’m Cathy, an Independent Advisor.

    It's really sad that you're going through this situation.This problem occurs because there are duplicate tokens in the key chain.To resolve this issue, delete any cached passwords for the account and also remove any modern authentication tokens from the key chain,For specific steps, please visit the link below:

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/outlook/troubl...

    Hope this can help you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-07-31T15:17:39+00:00

    Hi rosignol,

    I’m Cathy, an Independent Advisor.

    It's really sad that you're going through this situation.This problem occurs because there are duplicate tokens in the key chain.To resolve this issue, delete any cached passwords for the account and also remove any modern authentication tokens from the key chain,For specific steps, please visit the link below:
    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/outlook/troubl...

    Hope this can help you.

    Thanks Cathy, was able to use the workaround to correct the problem. Will know for sure next time I start Outlook. Appreciate your help!

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-07-31T15:38:03+00:00

    You are welcome!

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-08-01T23:17:18+00:00

    Hi Cathy, No access to email and not even getting request to enter password.. any thoughts?

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-08-02T02:31:31+00:00

    Can you provide a screenshot of your error?

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