The operation couldn’t be completed. (com.apple.accounts error 3.)

Ralf 30 Reputation points
2025-11-19T13:57:52.4133333+00:00

unable to add exchange account to the mail app on osx

Exchange Online
Exchange Online
A cloud-based service included in Microsoft 365, delivering scalable messaging and collaboration features with simplified management and automatic updates.
{count} votes

16 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
  1. ShawnM 10 Reputation points
    2025-11-25T23:17:58.9066667+00:00

    Having the same problem here. Yesterday noticed an error icon next to my exchange account in apple mail. Deleted the account, rebooted and tried re-adding. Same error as everyone else is getting after confirming 2FA. Account is working as normal on iPad and iPhone.


  2. Jorge 0 Reputation points
    2025-11-26T08:49:16.39+00:00

    Same issue here since yeasterday, would be great to get a fix for this ASAP

    0 comments No comments

  3. Reddy, Manoj 0 Reputation points
    2025-11-26T13:13:23.2066667+00:00

    Same issue still. Any solutions from microsoft? Thanks

    0 comments No comments

  4. Sebastian Riethmüller 0 Reputation points
    2025-11-26T17:35:49.77+00:00

    Me too, I was able to add my Exchange account today successfully. Looks like the issue has been fixed.

    0 comments No comments

  5. Hin-V 10,415 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-11-27T08:38:44.4833333+00:00

    Hi everyone,

    I’d like to inform you that the issue (ID: EX1188132) is currently being addressed by Microsoft. The fix has reached approximately 93% saturation across affected environments, and Microsoft is actively monitoring service availability to ensure full restoration for impacted users. 

    Please try reconnecting your account to verify if the issue persists. We will provide further updates as soon as the incident is completely resolved. 

    undefined

    Reference: https://admin.cloud.microsoft/?#/servicehealth/:/alerts/EX1188132

    Note: To access this link, you must have admin roles such as Global Admin, if you are a normal user, you can ask your IT admin to check it for you.

    We truly appreciate your understanding and patience. 

    Best regards, 

    0 comments No comments

Your answer

Answers can be marked as 'Accepted' by the question author and 'Recommended' by moderators, which helps users know the answer solved the author's problem.