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App Passwords for IMAP
There are two ways to solve this
1. Create an app password:
Log in to the Microsoft Account Security page → Add Method→ Select App Password→ Generate and use for IMAP configuration
2. IMAP Client Settings:
Server: outlook.office365.com
Port: 993 (SSL)
Username: The full name of the email address
Password: The app password you just generated
It's important to note that you need to enable two-step verification for your account first.
My personal domain email is hosted on Hostinger. I have an Office 365 Basic subscription, which only provides the new web‑based Outlook app. I am unable to configure my Hostinger IMAP account in this Outlook app. I do not have purchased "Outlook Classic desktop". Every attempt results in the error: “Sign in failed. Please try again in a few minutes. You may need an app password.” I am trying on IMAP and SMTP recomonded settings