Fixing the "535 5.7.0 (#AUTH005) Too many bad auth attempts" Error

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Fixing the "535 5.7.0 (#AUTH005) Too many bad auth attempts" Error

If you get this error when trying to send an email through Yahoo, AOL, or AT&T, it usually means that their servers are blocking third-party access due to security settings. Here's how to resolve it:
  1. Log In:
    • Go to the Yahoo, AOL, or AT&T website and log in to your account.
  2. Access Account Security:
    • Find and select the Account Security option in your account settings.
  3. Generate App Password:
    • Click on Generate app password.
    • Choose Other App from the list.
    • Enter BLS-2025 as the name for the app password.
    • Click Generate.
  4. Use the App Password:
    • Note down the app password that is generated.
    • Enter this app password in place of your regular password in the BLS email settings.
  5. Adjust BLS Email Settings:
    • Ensure Login using User Name and Password is checked.
    • Check Use Advanced Settings to set SMTP Server Port.
    • Set the SMTP Server Port to 587.
    • Check SMTP Server requires SSL and/or TLS Mode.
    • Set SMTP SSL/TLS Start Mode to Automatic.
This process creates a unique password for the email application, allowing it to bypass the default restrictions. Keep in mind that Yahoo, AOL, or AT&T might update their security measures, so check for any changes if you encounter issues.

Article ID: 3546, , Modified: 8/16/2024 at 3:24 PM

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