1and1 imap settings apple mail

To set up 1&1 Imap settings in Apple 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 "Generate password".
  4. Choose "Mail" as the app and give the password a name (e.g., "Apple Mail").
  5. Click "Generate" to create the password.

Step 2: Set up Apple Mail

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" (on Mac) or "Settings" (on iOS).
  3. Click on "Accounts" and then "Add Account".
  4. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
  5. Enter the following settings:
    • Account Type: IMAP
    • Description: Enter a name for your account (e.g., "1&1 Email").
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.1and1.com
    • User Name: Your 1&1 email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@1and1.com)
    • Password: The App Password you created in Step 1
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.1and1.com
    • Port: 587
    • Authentication: Password
  6. Click "Create" to save the account settings.

Step 3: Verify the Account

  1. Apple Mail will try to verify the account settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
  2. If you encounter any issues, check your account settings and password to ensure they are correct.

That's it! You should now be able to access your 1&1 email account using Apple Mail.