iCloud Mail Setup
Works with @icloud.com, @mac.com, and @me.com addresses.Go to Apple ID Security settings
Open appleid.apple.com/account/manage and sign in with your Apple ID.Navigate to Sign-In and Security → App-Specific Passwords.
Generate an app password
Click Generate an app-specific password.Enter a label:
Claude Email ConnectorApple will display a 16-character password in the format xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx. Copy it — you won’t see it again.Provide credentials to Claude
When Claude prompts you for your email details:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| your-email@icloud.com | |
| Password | 16-char app password |
| IMAP Server | imap.mail.me.com |
| Port | 993 (SSL) |
The 16-character app password only grants email access. It cannot modify your Apple ID, change your password, or access other Apple services. You can revoke it at any time from appleid.apple.com.
Troubleshooting
I don't see App-Specific Passwords
I don't see App-Specific Passwords
App-specific passwords require two-factor authentication to be enabled on your Apple ID. Enable it at appleid.apple.com under Sign-In and Security, then try again.
Authentication keeps failing
Authentication keeps failing
Make sure you’re using the app-specific password, not your regular Apple ID password. The app password should be 16 characters with dashes (xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx). Also verify your email address is the full @icloud.com, @mac.com, or @me.com address.
Which email addresses are supported?
Which email addresses are supported?
All three Apple-provided domains work: @icloud.com, @mac.com, and @me.com. If you have a custom domain through iCloud+, use the @icloud.com address as the login credential.
I have multiple Apple IDs
I have multiple Apple IDs
Use the Apple ID associated with the email account you want to connect. Each Apple ID can have separate app passwords.