# Set Up iCloud Mail for Email Alerts

In order to send email alerts from your iCloud account within MotiveWave you will need to follow the steps outlined below.

Follow the instructions on creating app-specific passwords as mentioned on the following page:\
&#x20;<https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204397>

Enter the following settings in MotiveWave including the password you received in the first step. Substitute <username@icloud.com> with your iCloud email address. Do not Send Test Email until you click Apply, OK and then restart MotiveWave. After restart, try Send Test Email from within MotiveWave.

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