iPhone and Mac Hotmail Account No longer Working? Ultimate Fixing Guide**

Hotmail Problems on Apple Devices: Introduction
 of the problem, why this problem is caused on Apple devices.

Hotmail, which has changed its name to Outlook.com, is an email service that is still popular across the globe. It is common that many Apple users use the inbuilt Mail app in both the iPhones and Mac to communicate effectively. But upon unexpected failure of a **Hotmail account on iPhone or Mac, personal and professional communication may be interrupted.

Such problems are normally caused by software glitches, old settings or Microsoft security updates. Fortunately, they can be corrected by some modifications. This manual takes you through the **number of solutions available to both iPhone and Mac.

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Majorly, three things are behind the problems of Hotmail not working.

Outdated iOS, iPadOS or MacOS Software.

In case your iPhone or Mac has an old system version, it can be incompatible with Hotmail syncing.

The reason is that there are no wrong Hotmail Account settings.

One minor error in your IMAP or SMTP can prevent the reception of new emails.

There is a lack of internet or Wi-Fi connectivity.

Email syncing may be slowed by a slow or slow or unstable internet.

When accessing this website, I have selected the option of Microsoft security and login verification.

Microsoft can either prevent questionable logins or may necessitate another verification.

The issue, however, is that there are no other options to address Mail App Sync, Cache, and Push Errors.<|human|>The point is, however, that there are no alternatives to solve Mail App Sync, Cache and Push Errors.

There are times when the Mail app does not succeed in pushing or fetching new messages in the Hotmail because of some internal sync problems.

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In this step, one can check Internet and Mail App Sync to ensure that the mail server and Internet are operational.

* Wi-Fi and mobile data alternatives.
* Open a webpage to make sure you are connected.

Checking the login of Hotmail through the browser is the next step.

* Visit **outlook.com** in Safari.
* Determine whether you are able to log in using the same credentials.

### **Step 3: Update iOS and Mail App**

Come to Settings >General > Software Update.
* Install the latest update.

Following step 3, delete and re-add Hotmail Account.

* Open **Settings > Mail > Accounts**.
* Choose Hotmail> ** Delete Account.
* Tap **Add account > outlook.com and again log in.

### **Step 5: Reset Network Settings**

* others Go to **Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iphone > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
* Reconnect Wi-Fi afterward.

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**Troubleshooting Hotmail on Mac (Mail App).

Checking that the computer has an Internet connection.

Test the ability of Safari or Chrome to load websites normally.

Check Hotmail Login through outlook.com.

In case of failure to log in on the internet, it is not the Mac Mail program, but the Microsoft account that has a problem.

Still in Step 3: Update macOS and Mail App.

*Click on Apple Menu System Settings General Software Update.
* Upgrade MacOS to the most recent release.

System: delete and re-add Hotmail account in the Mail.

* Open **Mail > Settings > Accounts**.
* Select Hotmail and remove it.
Re-add Hotmail with Outlook.com option.

The fifth step involves the rebuilding of Mac Mail Mailbox.

* In Mail, go to **Mailbox > Rebuild**.
* This de- cache data and reformats Hotmail messages.

Adjustments to IMAP and SMTP settings are needed in the sixth step.

In case of an automatic setup breakdown, enter:

* **Inbound (IMAP): imap-mail.outlook.com Port: 993SSL: Yes.
UDP: smtp-mail.outlook.com | 587 | TLS/SSL: Yes.

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## **Sophisticated solutions to Continued Hotmail Issues.

2-Factor authentication and use of App passwords.

In case you have enabled 2FA on Hotmail, create a password that is specific to Mail app.

Philosophy: This aspect requires the necessary information about manual hotmail settings (IMAP/SMTP) that enable you to send and receive emails on your desktop computer.

Manually enter the details of the correct server in case the automatic option is not working.

Begin using Microsoft outlook App (Recommended)

The best compatibility is in the Outlook application which is compatible with Hotmail and tends to be more compatible than the Apple mail.

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## **Hotmail on iPhone and Mac: Prevention towards a Smooth Usage.

There is a need to keep devices updated regularly.

Older versions of iOS or macOS create problems in syncing.

- Check the status of services in Microsoft.

Check [Microsoft Service status (https://status.office.com) When experiencing unexpected problems with the login.

Cleaning up the mail storage and cache helps to reduce the chances of email spam and spamming.<|human|>Cleaning up mail storage and cache is effective in reducing the risk of email spamming and spamming.

Erase emails frequently and clear the cache to purify performance.

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Hotmail users can use the following as alternatives to Apple mail.

### **Microsoft Outlook App**

Most appropriate to the Hotmail users, complete calendar and contacts synchronization.

### **Third-Party Mail Clients**

Spark, Edison Mail or Airmail apps are much faster at syncing and customizing.

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Hotmail Account has ceased to work on iPhone and Mac: Frequent Asked Questions.

**Q1: Why is my Hotmail not working on the iPhone and Mac?**
A: It tends to occur as a result of Microsoft security updates, out-of-date iOS/macOS, or corrupted Mail app settings.

**Q2: Does deleting my Hotmail account in iPhone or Mac delete my emails?
A: No, your mails are on Microsoft servers. The account will be re-added and will deliver them back.

**Q3: What I want is to fix the problem with the Hotmail when it works well on the iPhone but not on the Mac?
A: Attempt to rebuild the Mailbox on Mac or to re-enter IMAP/SMTP settings.

**Q4: Is there a need to change to Outlook app because of the breakdown of Mail app?
A: It is not always the case, but the Outlook program is more stable and compatible with Hotmail.

**Q5: Does Microsoft servers make Hotmail fail?
A: Yes, go to check [status.office.com] (https://status.office.com) to verify whether it is a global outage.

Q6: Why do I constantly receive a verification of the login?
A: Microsoft has the possibility of blocking unknown devices. Turn on two-factor authentication in case of greater security.

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Conclusion- Regain access to the Hotmail email service on all Apple devices.

When your **Hotmail account no longer works on iPhone and Mac, it happens to be a temporary problem, and a solution can be found. It will be fixed most of the time by updating software, re-adding the account, or by changing sync settings.

On intractable problems, attempt to reconfigure Mail on Mac, reset network preferences on iPhone or use the Outlook app to have a positive synchronization. Through these solutions, you will be guaranteed of constant access to your Hotmail inbox throughout the Apple devices.

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