How to Update Email Password on iPhone

Change Email Password via iPhone Settings

To update passwords and accounts on iPhone, go to . Tap the account and select Reenter password. For iCloud accounts, use . This process works for different iPhone models, including iPhone 11, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14.

Change iCloud Email Password

• Via iPhone settings:

  • Go to
  • Faucet Change password
  • Enter your iPhone password
  • Enter and confirm your New Password

• Use account recovery (if you don’t have access to your trusted device):

  • Visit iforgot.apple.com on any device
  • Enter your Apple ID and follow the instructions
  • Confirm your phone number and enter the Account recovery code sent to you
  • Create a New Password and check your reliable phone number

• Two-factor authentication enabled:

  • Reset password directly from your Trusted iPhone (11, 13 or 14), iPadOr iPod Touch
  • You can also use the Apple ID account page

Change non-iCloud email passwords

• Update in iPhone Settings:

  • Go to Settings > Passwords and accounts Or Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars (depending on iOS version)
  • Select your email account
  • Press the account name Or e-mail address
  • Choose Reenter password and enter your New Password
  • Faucet Do to save changes

• Add the email account again:

  • If the update does not work, delete the account:
  • Add the account again with the new password: Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Add Account

• Change password on website:

  • Some providers may require you to update the password on their website first.
  • After modification, update the password on your iPhone (11, 13 or 14)

Troubleshooting

• Check password change:

  • Test the new password by sending and receiving emails on your iPhone
  • If problems persist, check your internet connection and ensure Airplane mode is off

• Check for service outages:

  • Contact your email provider or check their status page for any ongoing issues

• Update iOS:

  • Make sure your iPhone (11, 13 or 14) is running the latest version of iOS to avoid any system related issues while updating email passwords

Updating email passwords for specific providers

To set up Outlook email on iPhone, go to Settings > Passwords and accountsselect Add an accountchoose Outlook.comthen enter your email address and password. For other email providers like Yahoo, Comcast, and iCloud, follow a similar process in Settings > Passwords and accounts. To update email passwords, select the account, tap Passwordenter it New Passwordand press Do. Some providers may require using their specific applications or adjusting outgoing mail server settings.

General Steps to Update Email Password on iPhone

• Access account settings: Go to Settings > Passwords and accounts on your iPhone
• Select an email account: Choose the specific email account you want to update (for example, Outlook, Yahoo, Comcast or iCloud)
• Update password: Search for ‘Reenter password‘option and enter your new email password
• Save changes: Faucet Do Or To safeguard to confirm the new password for your email on iPhone

Vendor-specific instructions for updating email passwords

Outlook email on iPhone

• Use the Outlook application: open the Outlook app on your iPhone
• Access settings: press the menu iconthen select “Settings”
• Change password: Select your Outlook account, press “Change password“, enter your current passwordthen your New Password
• Save changes: Faucet “To safeguard” to confirm new Outlook email password on iPhone

Yahoo Email on iPhone

• Use the Yahoo Mail app: open the Yahoo Mail app on your iPhone
• Access account information: press the menu iconselect “Manage accounts“, SO “Account information”
• Change password: Faucet “Security Settings“, enter your security codeselect “Change password”
• Confirm changes: Enter your new yahoo email password and press “Continue”

Comcast Email on iPhone

• Update in settings: Follow the general steps described above in iPhone settings to update Comcast email password.
• Re-add the account if necessary: If updating the password doesn’t work, delete the Comcast email account and re-add it with the new password
• Backup Emails: Before deleting Comcast account, make sure backup all emails because deleting may delete associated emails

Additional Security Measures for Email Passwords on iPhone

• Enable two-factor authentication: Add an extra layer of security to your email accounts, including iCloud
• Use strong passwords: Create email passwords with a mix of capital letter, tiny, NumbersAnd symbolsaiming at least 12 characters
• Regular updates: Change your email passwords periodically to maintain the security of your account on your iPhone
• Use a password manager: Consider using a secure password manager app to store and manage your email passwords on iPhone

Troubleshooting Email Password Updates on iPhone

• Restart the device: If the password changes don’t take effect immediately, try restarting your iPhone
• Check for typos: Make sure you have entered the new email password correctly, without any typos.
• Check outgoing mail server settings: Some email providers may require you to adjust the outgoing email server settings after updating the password.
• Contact support: If you still have problems updating your email password on iPhone, contact your email provider’s customer support for help.

Troubleshooting email password updates on different iPhone models

To update email password on iPhone 13 Pro Max and other iPhone models, re-enter the original email password in Settings > Mail > Account. This process works for iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 15, iPhone XR, iPhone 8, and iPhone SE. If problems persist when iOS wireless and email update, deactivate and reactivate the account’s Mail button, or delete and add the email account entirely.

Common solutions for all iPhone models

Re-enter the email password

• Check and re-enter the original password: To update email password on iPhone, go to Settings > Mail > Accountselect the problematic account and choose Reenter password. It works for iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 15, iPhone XR, iPhone 8, and iPhone SE.

Toggle email settings

• Disable and re-enable Mail: When updating the wireless network and email on iOS, in Settings > Mail > AccountsDisable the Mail button for the affected email account. Wait 30 secondsthen turn it back on to refresh the connection and fix syncing issues on all iPhone models

Delete and add the email account

• Delete and add account: To update email password on iPhone, go to Settings > Mail > Accountsremove the problematic account and then add it again. This may resolve server-side conflicts or issues on iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 15, iPhone XR, iPhone 8, and iPhone SE.

Update iOS

• Keep iOS up to date: Go to Settings > General > Software Updates and install the latest version. Apple frequently updates iOS to resolve common app conflicts and bugs when updating wireless networking and email on iOS

Advanced troubleshooting

Reset all settings

• Reset All iPhone Settings: In Settings > General > Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset all settings. Back up your data firstbecause it will erase personal data. This method works for all iPhone models, including iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, and iPhone 15.

Reinstall the Mail app

• Reinstall mail: Delete the Mail app, download it again from the App Store and log in to your account again. It can be helpful when updating email password on iPhone

Use alternative authentication methods

Enable iCloud Keychain

• Use iCloud Keychain: Enable iCloud Keychain In Settings > Passwords to securely sync passwords across devices including iPhone XR, iPhone 8, and iPhone SE

Configure access keys

• Use access keys: For supported services, configure access keys to authenticate using Face ID Or Touch identification instead of passwords when updating wireless network and email on iOS

Issues specific to different iPhone models

iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 12

• iCloud Keychain Sync: If passwords were not transferred from an older device when updating email password on iPhone, make sure iCloud Keychain is enabled on both devices and connected to the same Apple ID

iPhone15

• VPN Interference: If you have a Active VPNDisable it temporarily as VPNs can cause issues when updating email password on iPhone 15

iPhone XR, iPhone 8 and iPhone SE

• Older versions of iOS: Make sure these models are running the latest compatible iOS version to avoid issues when updating wireless network and email on iOS

FAQs

How do I change my email password on different iPhone models?

The process is similar on all iPhone models. Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts (or Mail), select your email account and choose “Re-enter Password” to update it.

What steps should I follow to update my email password in iPhone settings?

Can I change my email password directly from the iPhone Mail app?

No, you cannot change your email password directly from the Mail app. You must use the iPhone Settings app or the email provider’s website or app.

How to update passwords for specific email providers like Outlook or Yahoo on iPhone?

For Outlook and Yahoo, it is best to use their specific applications. Open the app, go to settings and look for the “Change Password” option.

What should I do if I can’t update my email password on my iPhone?

Try restarting your iPhone, checking for typos, or deleting and re-adding the email account. If problems persist, contact your email provider’s support.