Rediff-Mail App Password

Procedure to Generate a Rediff-Mail App Password

Rediffmail requires Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and POP/SMTP Access to be enabled before allowing access from third-party email applications. Once 2FA is active, users can generate an App Password, which is a one-time, application-specific credential used for secure POP/SMTP authentication.

Prerequisites : Before generating an App Password, ensure the following requirements are met:
  1. A valid and active Rediffmail account
  2. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA/TFA) enabled on the account
  3. POP/SMTP access enabled in mail settings
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Procedure to Generate a Rediffmail App Password
Step 1: Sign in to Rediffmail
  1. Navigate to https://mail.rediff.com and log in using your Rediffmail credentials.
Step 2: Open Account Settings
  1. Click on your profile name or icon located in the top-right corner and access Mail Settings / Account Settings.



Step 3: Enable 2-STEP VERIFICATION / Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
If Two-Factor Authentication is not already enabled:
  1. Activate 2FA by following the on-screen instructions.
  2. Verify your registered mobile number or alternate email address.
  3. This step is mandatory, as App Password generation is not available without 2FA.



Step 4: Enable POP/SMTP Access
  1. Within the mail or security settings, ensure that POP / SMTP access is enabled for external applications.



Step 5: Generate an App Password
After successfully enabling 2FA and POP/SMTP access:
  1. Locate the Secure Password / App Password option.
  2. Click on Generate Password.



Step 6: Configure the Third-Party Application
  1. Copy the generated App Password (it is typically displayed only once).
  2. Use this password in place of your primary Rediffmail password when configuring the email account in any third-party application.

Important Considerations
  1. App Passwords are application-specific and intended only for third-party email clients.
  2. Your primary Rediffmail login password remains unchanged.
  3. If an App Password is revoked or regenerated, the corresponding email client must be updated with the new password.
  4. Webmail access continues to require your standard account password and 2FA verification.

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Note :
Host Name - smtp.rediffmail.com
Port - 587

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