HOW TO FIX OUTLOOK KEEPS ASKING FOR PASSWORD ISSUE ON iOS?

If you are a regular user of Outlook on iOS, you must have faced different technical problems that Outlook users report often. One such issue is when Outlook keeps asking for a password even after entering it multiple times. There are several reasons such as an update which is why MS Outlook keeps prompting for a password. Following are a few ways to deal with an error on iOS where Outlook keeps asking for password

 

6 WAYS TO FIX WHEN OUTLOOK KEEPS ASKING FOR PASSWORD ON iOS

 

1. UPDATE MS OUTLOOK

You need to be using the latest version of Outlook on your device to resolve this error. An outdated version will cause Outlook to ask for password again and again. To update Outlook, go to the File option and select About Outlook. Select the Office account and click on Update, if there is a pending update. Clicking on the Update Now option will show you a detailed list of the new upgrades. 

 

2. DELETE AND RE-ADD EMAIL ACCOUNTS

Deleting and re-adding your email account will easily resolve the error. This step may not resolve the error in its entirety or successfully, but it's also recommended to test this method. 

 

3. UPGRADE TO THE LATEST iOS VERSION

An outdated version of the operating system could be the reason why Outlook keeps asking for password on iOS. On your computer, check for the latest software updates and upgrade your iOS from time to time to resolve this error and other related ones also. 

 

4. RESET THE LOGIN SETTINGS FOR MS OUTLOOK

To reset the login settings, go to the “Windows Credential Manager” and do the following steps:


  • Open the Control Panel and go to Credential Manager. 

  • Go to the User account.

  • From Windows Credentials, choose the Generic Credentials and remove them.

  • Click on the Details open and select Remove from Vaults.

  • Tap Yes on the warning box.

  • Repeat the steps to remove the credentials associated with your email address. 

 

5. CLEAR CACHED PASSWORDS

  • Close Outlook and go to the Control Panel. 

  • Go to the Credentials Managers and find the Credential set which has Outlook to its name. 

  • Click on the name to expand the credential set. 

  • Click on the Remove Vault option. 

 

6. ENABLE THE REMEMBER PASSWORD OPTION

  • From the File tab, click on Account Settings.

  • Double click on the account under the email tab. 

  • Check the Remember Password box when the new dialog box appears.

 

FINAL WORDS

MS Outlook is used globally for email services and when such errors occur, it puts a pause to email services worldwide. With the 6 quick-fix methods mentioned in the blog, you can resolve the error when Outlook keeps asking for password on iOS. 

 


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