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

  1. Log in to your 1&1 account.
  2. Click on the "Mail" tab.
  3. Scroll down to the "IMAP" section.
  4. Click on the toggle button to enable IMAP.
  5. Click "Save" to save the changes.

Step 2: Set up IMAP on your Mac

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click on the "+" button to add a new account.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
  6. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  7. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  8. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Host Name: imap.1and1.com
    • Port: 993
    • Username: your email address
    • Password: your email password
  9. Click "Continue" to save the changes.

Step 3: Verify the IMAP settings

  1. Go back to the Mail app and select the new account.
  2. Click on the "Get Mail" button to verify the IMAP settings.
  3. If everything is set up correctly, you should see your email messages in the Mail app.

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