How do I obtain an email authorization code?

I. What is an authorization code?

An authorization code is a special password generated by the email service provider for third-party clients (such as Outlook, Foxmail, mobile email apps, etc.) and is used to verify identity in the client instead of the email login password .

Why use an authorization code instead of just entering your password? Primarily for security reasons—even if your email password is accidentally leaked, attackers cannot log into your email through a third-party client because the authorization code is independent and can be revoked individually .

Important Note: Authorization code ≠ email password. When setting up your email in a third-party client, enter your complete email address as the username and the authorization code , not your website login password, as the password field .

II. General Retrieval Steps (Applicable to most email addresses)

The interfaces of different email service providers may vary slightly, but the core process is basically the same:

1. Log in to your web-based email account (it is recommended to do this on a computer).

2. Go to Settings → Find the relevant options such as "Account Security", " POP3/SMTP/IMAP Service " or "Client Settings" (taking Sina Mail as an example).

3. Enable POP3/SMTP/IMAP services (if not already enabled).

4. Verify your identity via mobile phone (usually requires sending an SMS verification).

5. Generate and copy the authorization code (usually a 16-character alphanumeric combination).

6. Keep it safe (the authorization code is usually only displayed once and cannot be viewed again after closing).
   

III. Simply fill in the information as required by the system.