Tech Tip: Resolving “5.7.8 Authentication Failed” Error for smtp.mail.me.com in 4D
PRODUCT: 4D | VERSION: 20 R | PLATFORM: Mac & Win
Published On: August 26, 2025
When sending emails using the SMTP New Transporter command with the smtp.mail.me.com server, the following error may appear:
“5.7.8 Error: authentication failed.”
This error typically occurs when Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is enabled on the Apple account, requiring the generation of an app-specific password in the Apple account security settings to be used for authentication in 4D instead of the standard account password.