Access bt mail from mac mail

To access BT Mail from Mac Mail, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

  1. Make sure you have a BT Mail account.
  2. Ensure that your BT Mail account is set up to allow IMAP access. You can do this by logging into your BT Mail account, clicking on the gear icon, and selecting "Settings" > "Account settings" > "IMAP settings". Make sure the "IMAP" toggle is turned on.
  3. Have your BT Mail account login credentials ready.

Setting up BT Mail in Mac Mail:

  1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new account.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
  6. Enter your name, email address, and password for your BT Mail account.
  7. In the "Incoming Mail Server" field, enter imap.bt.com.
  8. In the "Outgoing Mail Server" field, enter smtp.bt.com.
  9. Make sure the "Use Authentication" checkbox is selected.
  10. Click "Continue" and then "Create".
  11. Mac Mail will attempt to verify your account settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.

Configuring IMAP settings:

  1. In the "Accounts" tab, select your BT Mail account.
  2. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  3. In the "Incoming Mail Server" section, select "IMAP" as the protocol.
  4. Set the "IMAP Path Prefix" to /INBOX.
  5. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Accessing your BT Mail account:

  1. Go back to the "Mail" window and select your BT Mail account from the list of accounts.
  2. You should now be able to access your BT Mail account and view your emails.

That's it! You should now be able to access your BT Mail account from Mac Mail using IMAP. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask.