Unfortunately, the Outlook desktop application keeps asking for a password even after successfully logging in. This can happen in several ways. It could be a recent Windows update or a misconfiguration in the Outlook app.
In this guide, I will show you how to fix the problem when Outlook keeps asking for password on Windows 10.
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What is the reason why Outlook keeps asking for the password?
- Windows update or upgrade: In some cases, a Windows update or upgrade can reset the settings that you intentionally set for certain applications, which can cause the problem.
- Outlook settings: Sometimes the problem is related to Outlook application settings.
How to solve the problem when Outlook constantly asks for a password?
Launch Outlook in safe mode and turn off add-ons
- Go to the File menu and click the Options button.
- Select Add-ons in the left window. A new popup window will open where you can view and manage all installed add-ons.
- Click on the add-on you want to remove and another small window will open. Click on the Remove button.
If you open Outlook in safe mode, it will start without any add-ons or custom toolbar settings. The easiest way to do this is to hold down the Ctrl key when opening the Outlook shortcut.
Generate a new profile
- Output Forecast.
- Go to the Control Panel and click on Mail.
- Click View Profiles, and then click Add.
- Enter a profile name and then click OK.
- Enter your name and email address.
- Click Next, then Done.
- In the main window, select a new profile in the Always use this profile dialog box and click OK.
Installing the latest Outlook update
- Open Outlook and go to File.
- Select Office Account, and then click Update Options.
- Select Update Now from the menu to check for new Outlook updates.
Deleting cached passwords
- Output Perspectives.
- Type control and click Control Panel in the results.
- Go to the reference manager and find the set of references that Outlook has in its name.
- Click the name to expand the set of credentials, and then click Remove from Storage.
Manually disconnect a Microsoft account from Office applications
- Open Outlook.
- Go to Settings and select Accounts.
- Select Email and application accounts.
- Select Accounts used for other applications.
- If they contain your email addresses, disable them.
- Restart Outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Outlook keep asking for the password?
There are several reasons why Outlook keeps asking for the password: The Outlook password saved by the account manager is incorrect. Outlook profile is corrupt. Bad network connection.
How do I stop Outlook from asking me for my password?
- Manually disconnect your Microsoft account from Office applications.
- Enable the password remembering feature.
- Reset the login settings for Outlook.
- Install the latest Outlook update.
- Remove cached passwords.
- Check the login settings.
- Create a new profile.
How do I stop Outlook from asking for my password?
- Click the Edit button.
- Click the Advanced Settings button.
- Select the Security tab.
- Uncheck the "Always prompt for credentials" box.
Why does the password field in Outlook keep showing up?
To prevent unauthorized email from your computer, Microsoft Outlook by default does not store passwords as a security measure. So every time you try to send an email, the program displays a pop-up window asking you to enter your email account password.
