1and1 imap settings apple mail
To set up 1&1 Imap settings in Apple 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 "Generate password".
- Choose "Mail" as the app and give the password a name (e.g., "Apple Mail").
- Click "Generate" to create the password.
Step 2: Set up Apple Mail
- Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
- Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" (on Mac) or "Settings" (on iOS).
- Click on "Accounts" and then "Add Account".
- Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
- 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
- Click "Create" to save the account settings.
Step 3: Verify the Account
- Apple Mail will try to verify the account settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
- 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.