MP All Models Mac Mail Error on OSX El Capitan (on Mac Pro 2008)

[sparkie7]

Out of the blue my Mac Mail on my Mac Pro 2008 running El Capitan is not allowing incoming email with the following error....


"Account Error > ALERT: Unable to Connect

There may be a problem with the mail server or network. Verify the settings for account “iCloud” or try again.

The server returned the error: Connections to the server “p71-imap.mail.me.com” on the default ports timed out."


I have tried deleting my iCloud account and adding it back on. I know the password is correct as all the other icloud apps are working and updating eg. Notes for example

I have also tried shutting down, pulling out the power, turning back on with Option + Command + P + R to reset the PRAM. But still the same error. Any ideas how to fix this?

 

[xbaartx]

same here, looks like apple has changed some settings perhaps TLS1 is not accepted anymore?

 

[xbaartx]

does not work through thunderbird either

 

[xbaartx]

funny enough sending is still possible - but receiving not

 

[sparkie7]

Hoping Apple have not abandoned mac mail for older OS users