If you use Mac Mail as your primary email provider, you may need to generate an app-specific password to connect with ARTERNAL. Follow the steps below to generate that password and link your Mac Mail account to ARTERNAL.
How to Generate an App-Specific Password:
Go to Apple ID Website:
Open your web browser and navigate to appleid.apple.com. We recommend using the Chrome browser, as Safari has been known to experience issues with generating app-specific passwords.
Sign In and Verify:
Sign in with your Apple ID and password, then verify your identity using two-factor authentication.Select App-Specific Passwords:
After logging in, find and select the option for App-Specific Passwords.
Generate the Password:
Click on Generate an app-specific password and enter a label to identify the password (e.g., "ARTERNAL").
Copy the Password:
Screenshot or copy the password for later use.
How to Link Mac Mail in ARTERNAL:
Open ARTERNAL Mail Settings:
In ARTERNAL, go to Smart Mail Settings and click Link Account to non-Google email providers.
b. Select iCloud:
In the pop-up window, choose iCloud as your email provider.
c. Enter App-Specific Password:
Paste the app-specific password you generated earlier to log in and link your Mac Mail account to ARTERNAL.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: Why do I need an app-specific password for Mac Mail?
A: App-specific passwords are required by Apple for third-party applications like ARTERNAL to access your email securely.
Q: Can I use Safari to generate the app-specific password?
A: We recommend using Chrome instead of Safari, as there have been reported issues with generating app-specific passwords on Safari.
Q: What should I label my app-specific password?
A: You can label it however you like, but we recommend something like "ARTERNAL" to help identify its purpose.
Q: How do I link my Mac Mail account in ARTERNAL?
A: After generating the app-specific password, go to ARTERNAL's Smart Mail Settings, choose iCloud, and paste the password to link your account.