1and1 imap mac mail
To set up 1&1 Imap on Mac Mail, follow these steps:
Step 1: Create an App Password
- Log in to your 1&1 account.
- Go to the "Security" section.
- Click on "App passwords" and then "Create app password".
- Enter a name for the app password (e.g., "Mac Mail").
- Click "Generate" to create the password.
Step 2: Set up 1&1 Imap on Mac Mail
- Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
- Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Accounts".
- Click the "+" button to add a new account.
- Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
- Enter your name and email address.
- 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)
- Enter the app password you created in Step 1 for the "Password" field.
- Click "Continue" and then "Create" to save the account.
Step 3: Configure IMAP Settings
- Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Accounts" > [Your Email Account].
- Click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Under "Incoming Settings", select "IMAP" as the protocol.
- Set the "IMAP Path Prefix" to "/".
Step 4: Verify Your Account
- Go back to the "Accounts" list and select your 1&1 email account.
- 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.