Add account mail mac
To add an email account to your Mac, follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Mail app
- Open the Mail app on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your email address, password, and account name.
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- If your email provider requires it, enter the incoming and outgoing server settings. You can usually find these settings on your email provider's website.
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Method 2: Using the Internet Accounts app
- Open the Internet Accounts app on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications/Utilities folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
- Click on "Add Account" at the top left corner of the window.
- Select "Email" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your email address and password.
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- If your email provider requires it, enter the incoming and outgoing server settings. You can usually find these settings on your email provider's website.
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Common email settings
Here are some common email settings you may need to enter:
- Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com (for Gmail) or imap.yourprovider.com (for other providers)
- Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com (for Gmail) or smtp.yourprovider.com (for other providers)
- User Name: your email address
- Password: your email password
Troubleshooting tips
- If you're having trouble adding your email account, try restarting your Mac and trying again.
- If you're using a third-party email provider, check their website for specific settings and instructions.
- If you're still having trouble, try resetting your email account password and trying again.