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Unable to access one of my Email Accounts
I have multiple email accounts to through Comcast and only one of them is not working. Unfortunately this is my account I use mainly for banking and communications. The email for some reason stopped working on 11/20/23 and hasn't worked since. It keeps asking me to reset my password. When I click the provided link it takes me to a page that says I have to call Xfinity with no option to reset my password. After fighting my way through the stupid automated system I got to a CSR who was less than helpful tying to walk me through all the steps I had already tried. Then since she is unable to help me she makes an excuse they are doing updates and to wait. One out of my three email accounts does not work, that does not make sense. She then says we will escalate this to out techs.
Simply it asks me to change my password. When I try it tells me to call. When I call they can't change my password. [Edited: "Language"]
I need this fixed!
ben345
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92 Messages
1 year ago
Five days here. Since the 20th like you. My primary email works. My other three same as you describe. On the Account and Identity page of my account only the primary email has a change password option. The secondaries do not.
Xfinity did something around 11AM last Monday that did this to untold number of accounts.
I am 85 years old, do not have a smart phone, and my secondaries are tied to important health accounts. I do not know what I am going to do. Customer for 30 years with a very high bill from them, and this is where I am.
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XfinityThomasB
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1.5K Messages
1 year ago
Hello xerok1
Thank you for reaching out. Appreciate you reaching out! Our team wanted to circle back to check in the on the status of the email account. I hope you are having a great weekend.
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user_3e1cd4
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1 year ago
I've had the problems with their email service for several months. My main email account also gets upwards of 30 junk mails a day now, so I really wanted to create a new email account and eventually delete the old one. Surprise! I can't add, delete, or change accounts without customer service, and THEY can't do it either!
I finally gave up today and created another free gmail account. Comcast/Xfinity obviously does not want to trouble themselves with providing email services any more.
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BarbaraRyan
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1 Message
10 months ago
I am having the same problem. When i log on as primary user I cannot see my 2 secondary email addresses. Email can be received on an iphone for the secondary email address but not on the tablet. Senders are getting messages saying email address is no longer valid. This started the end of November. I was going to change the password on the secondary account but how can I do that if i cannot see it.?
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user_zheiyd
3 Messages
10 months ago
For me this same situation was easy solved: 1. sign in to your xfinity connect mail account 2. Go to settings (cog wheel on top right) and click on: Email Settings 3. Click Security 4. Click the square that says: Third Party Security Setting. Done
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kmeyersvt
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5 Messages
10 months ago
I had this exact problem and same experience! I found that if I used inPrivate in Edge or incognito in Chrome, I could log in and reset my password.
I managed to make it to Tier 3 support after giving a different phone number for my account and navigating the tree for 5 minutes, and they were also completely unhelpful.
For my 3rd party email app, checking that box in Settings as mentioned above allowed me to connect via Thnderbird and K-9 mail. Thank you!!
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user_ckjg8v
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7 months ago
And, it has started again. Beginning on Friday, I no longer am able to send or received emails on my secondary email accounts. If I go through Outlook I receive the following message:
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Task 'Synchronizing subscribed folders for XXXXXXXX@comcast.net.' reported error (0x800CCC0E) : 'Outlook cannot synchronize subscribed folders for XXXXXXXX@comcast.net. Error: Cannot connect to the server. If you continue to receive this message, contact your server administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).'
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If I go online, I receive:
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Error
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If I go to look at my emails online, it says my password is invalid. I have NOT changed my passwords recently, so that should not be an issue.
I have a secondary account the is POP3. Same issues.
Between billing, cable, and internet accounts, I think I have to deal with Xfinity more than all other accounts combined.
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user_nlxy04
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7 months ago
I'm having the same issue. I've had this email account for 10+ years. All of a sudden today it asks me to reset my password. When I put in my cell number it states the below. I called Xfinity support and they have been of no help. This is my only personal email I use and now I can't access it.
Please work with your primary account holder to reset your password.
We are unable to change your password because there is not an eligible verified mobile number or email on file. You will need the Primary account holder to make the change for you. Once the primary has reset your password, please add a mobile number, or email address to your profile so we can better assist you with future password resets and troubleshooting.
Click here for additional information and support.
If you are still unable to reset your password, please call us at 1-800-XFINITY
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