Passwords!

I’m so frustrated trying to change passwords. I was suddenly getting lots of spam emails, mainly security warnings, so I decided to change my email password. I did this on my laptop first- no problem. Then on my phone and ipad, but though I can receive emails on those devices, I can’t send them.
I decided to go through the whole process again. I have now changed my email password on my laptop, but my phone refuses my new password! Says it is not strong enough. Just going round in circles now! My patience is running out.

As a side issue, my ipad informed me at one point that my mobile phone number was deactivated! I think that’s sorted now, but once something goes wrong, it gets worse before it gets better. I like to think I am not stupid, but it makes me wonder!