1and1 imap mac mail

To set up 1&1 Imap on Mac Mail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create an App Password

  1. Log in to your 1&1 account.
  2. Go to the "Security" section.
  3. Click on "App passwords" and then "Create app password".
  4. Enter a name for the app password (e.g., "Mac Mail").
  5. Click "Generate" to create the password.

Step 2: Set up 1&1 Imap on Mac Mail

  1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Accounts".
  3. Click the "+" button to add a new account.
  4. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
  5. Enter your name and email address.
  6. For the "Incoming Mail Server" and "Outgoing Mail Server" fields, enter the following:
    • Hostname: imap.1and1.com
    • Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 587 (for SMTP)
  7. Enter the app password you created in Step 1 for the "Password" field.
  8. Click "Continue" and then "Create" to save the account.

Step 3: Configure IMAP Settings

  1. Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Accounts" > [Your Email Account].
  2. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  3. Under "Incoming Settings", select "IMAP" as the protocol.
  4. Set the "IMAP Path Prefix" to "/".

Step 4: Verify Your Account

  1. Go back to the "Accounts" list and select your 1&1 email account.
  2. Click the "Verify" button to test your account settings.

That's it! Your 1&1 email account should now be set up on Mac Mail using IMAP.