topic Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK in Email

IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

MrChopper420 — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:14:18 GMT

Sky needs to bring back the in-app password generator. Don't know why they would stop it for.

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

jayach — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:24:27 GMT

The app generator has been removed.

It was a serious security risk, and most modern apps/clients don't need it. (except Outlook Classic and Gmail )

What are you trying to use?

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

MrChopper420 — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:28:46 GMT

How was the in-app password generator a serious security risk though? It was designed so third-party apps could access email without giving them the main password.

I’m trying to use Apple Mail and now there doesn’t seem to be a way to set it up properly. If the old system was removed, what is the recommended way to connect Sky email to Apple Mail now?

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

jayach — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:56:27 GMT

@MrChopper420 wrote:
How was the in-app password generator a serious security risk though?

Anyone who gained access to to a Sky email account (usually by a phishing email) could generate a password, and from then on they would have continuous access to the account, as there was no way to rescind/revoke the generated password.

When setting up Apple mail, it should be possible to select it as a Yahoo account, and the standard password should work.

Are you using a Mac or an iOS device?

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

danield1989 — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:56:52 GMT

This has happened to me, email hacked... hacker mass sent my server settings and app password to random emails now I have no way of kicking them off my account.

These people or bots are sending hundreds of emails per day from my account!

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

twilight+princess — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:24:07 GMT

@MrChopper420 To add Sky/Yahoo mail to Apple Mail choose the Yahoo option then enter your sky email & password, it should ask you to verify the account by taking you to the Yahoo sign in page where you enter your Sky account details to verify, once complete you'll be returned to finish setup.

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

MrChopper420 — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:35:09 GMT

Thanks sky for bringing back what the people wanted ❤️ love you lots

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

jayach — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:07:22 GMT

@MrChopper420 wrote:
Thanks sky for bringing back what the people wanted ❤️ love you lots

OMG, so they have. Complete madness.

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

danield1989 — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:31:37 GMT

eh, how can I find it? Are you saying they've brought back the ability to remove app passwords?

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

jayach — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:37:16 GMT

@danield1989 wrote:
eh, how can I find it? Are you saying they've brought back the ability to remove app passwords?

No, but you can generate them again. Wonder how long it will last?

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

kevindunn1 — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:39:16 GMT

They brought it back a few days ago, my accont has been hacked because of it and no way stop the hacker sending emails because I can't delete the app password 😞

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

jayach — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:42 GMT

@kevindunn1 wrote:
They brought it back a few days ago, my accont has been hacked because of it and no way stop the hacker sending emails because I can't delete the app password 😞

That is the problem with generated app passwords, once someone has one there is no way of stopping them accessing the email account.

I assumed that was why they removed the ability to generate them, so I'm shocked that they are back.

We really need a way to allow us to revoke them, like we used to have.

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

AndrewScott — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:32:44 GMT

This doesn't seem to work on Android does it?

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

AndrewScott — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:33:53 GMT

I don't think it's there anymore.

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

jayach — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:24:04 GMT

@AndrewScott wrote:
This doesn't seem to work on Android does it?

Why would you want it on Android, most apps shouldn't need it.

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

AndrewScott — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:10:34 GMT

So, is it just the Gmail app that needs the generated password? I've not tried any other email client other than Yahoo's because I'm not sure what is the best option for me.

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

jayach — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:20:42 GMT

In theory it should be possible to add a Sky email account to the Gmail app, by selecting it as a Yahoo account, but I've never managed it, it always ends up in an error message.

Screenshot_2026-06-25-01-37-26-604_com.brave.browser.jpg

I would suggest using the Outlook app, you should be able to add both the Sky and Gmail addresses to that.

Re: IN-APP PASSWORD BRING IT BACK

AndrewScott — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:11:53 GMT

Just installed Outlook and set up Gmail and Sky (Yahoo!) accounts. Seems to offer, so far, everything I need. Thanks for the suggestion.