1and1 mail on mac

Setting up 1&1 Mail on a Mac! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a 1&1 email account (e.g., @1and1.com, @mydomain.com, etc.).
  2. You have a Mac with macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later.
  3. You have the Mail app installed on your Mac (comes pre-installed).

Step 1: Set up your 1&1 email account in Mail

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
  6. Enter your 1&1 email address and password.
  7. Click "Next" and then "Create".

Step 2: Configure your 1&1 email account settings

  1. In the "Account Information" section, enter your name and email address.
  2. In the "Incoming Mail Server" section:
    • Server address: imap.1and1.com
    • User name: your 1&1 email address
    • Password: your 1&1 email password
  3. In the "Outgoing Mail Server" section:
    • Server address: smtp.1and1.com
    • User name: your 1&1 email address
    • Password: your 1&1 email password
  4. Click "Create" to save your changes.

Step 3: Verify your account settings

  1. Close the Mail preferences window.
  2. Go back to the Mail app and click on "Mail" in the top menu bar.
  3. Select "Check for New Mail" to verify your account settings.

Troubleshooting tips:

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