Connecting iCloud Mail to Menvin

Follow these steps to connect your iCloud email account. iCloud requires an app-specific password for security.

Before You Start

You need an Apple ID with iCloud Mail enabled
Two-factor authentication (2FA) must be enabled on your Apple ID
You'll need to generate an app-specific password (we'll show you how)

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

App-specific passwords require two-factor authentication. If you haven't enabled it yet:

Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in
Navigate to Security section
Enable Two-Factor Authentication if not already enabled
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup

Generate an App-Specific Password

You cannot use your regular Apple ID password. You need to generate a special app-specific password:

Go to appleid.apple.com/account/manage and sign in
In the Security section, find App-Specific Passwords
Click Generate Password or the + button
Enter a label like "Menvin Email" or "Menvin"
Click Create
Copy the password immediately - you won't be able to see it again!

Important: The password will look like xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx (four groups of four characters). Save this password - you'll need it in the next step.

Connect in Menvin

Now connect your iCloud account in Menvin:

Go to Menvin Connect page
Select "iCloud Mail" from the provider dropdown
The settings will auto-fill:
- IMAP Host: imap.mail.me.com
- IMAP Port: 993
- SMTP Host: smtp.mail.me.com
- SMTP Port: 587
Enter your full iCloud email address (e.g., yourname@icloud.com) as the username
Enter the app-specific password you generated (not your Apple ID password!)
Give your mailbox a friendly name (e.g., "Personal iCloud")
Click "Test connection & save mailbox"

Common Issues & Solutions

❌ "Authentication failed"

Solution: Make sure you're using the app-specific password, not your regular Apple ID password. If you're still having issues, generate a new app-specific password and try again.

❌ "Connection timeout"

Solution: Check that two-factor authentication is enabled on your Apple ID. App-specific passwords require 2FA to be active. Also verify your internet connection.

❌ Can't find "App-Specific Passwords"

Solution: This option only appears when 2FA is enabled. Make sure you've completed the two-factor authentication setup first.

Quick Settings Reference

Copy these settings if auto-fill doesn't work

IMAP Settings

Host:: imap.mail.me.com
Port:: 993
Security:: TLS/SSL (enabled)

SMTP Settings

Host:: smtp.mail.me.com
Port:: 587
Security:: TLS/STARTTLS (enabled)

Ready to Connect?

Once connected, your iCloud emails will appear in your Menvin inbox alongside emails from other connected accounts.

Go to Connect Page