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I have just got a brand new Windows 11 laptop and wanted to try Thunderbird because Outlook is S*$%T.

But when I tried to set up my email account, it just keeps failing, saying I have the wrong details. I know my details are 100% correct - so how do I fix this?

I tried doing it in safe mode too - but with the same fail.

Anybody know how I can fix this?

Thanks, Mark.

I have just got a brand new Windows 11 laptop and wanted to try Thunderbird because Outlook is S*$%T. But when I tried to set up my email account, it just keeps failing, saying I have the wrong details. I know my details are 100% correct - so how do I fix this? I tried doing it in safe mode too - but with the same fail. Anybody know how I can fix this? Thanks, Mark.
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Sky requires that you create an app password to use in TB in place of the regular account password.

https://www.sky.com/help/articles/getting-started-with-sky-yahoo-mail

Look under 'Still can’t access your emails?'

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Sky requires that you create an app password to use in TB in place of the regular account password.

https://www.sky.com/help/articles/getting-started-with-sky-yahoo-mail

Look under 'Still can’t access your emails?'

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Thanks! I couldn't find 'Still can’t access your emails?' - but I did find another menu item which lead to the right page to make the App password. And it worked!

Cheers, Mark.

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