1and1 mac mail imap setup
To set up IMAP on your Mac for your 1&1 email account, follow these steps:
Step 1: Enable IMAP on your 1&1 account
- Log in to your 1&1 account.
- Click on the "Mail" tab.
- Scroll down to the "IMAP" section.
- Click on the toggle button to enable IMAP.
- Click "Save" to save the changes.
Step 2: Set up IMAP on your Mac
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Click on the "+" button to add a new account.
- Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
- Enter your name, email address, and password.
- Select "IMAP" as the account type.
- Enter the following IMAP settings:
- Host Name: imap.1and1.com
- Port: 993
- Username: your email address
- Password: your email password
- Click "Continue" to save the changes.
Step 3: Verify the IMAP settings
- Go back to the Mail app and select the new account.
- Click on the "Get Mail" button to verify the IMAP settings.
- If everything is set up correctly, you should see your email messages in the Mail app.
Troubleshooting tips
- Make sure that IMAP is enabled on your 1&1 account.
- Check that the IMAP settings are correct, including the host name, port, username, and password.
- If you're still having trouble, try restarting the Mail app or restarting your Mac.