Add accounts on mail

To add accounts on Mail (the default email client on macOS), follow these steps:

Method 1: Add an account using the Mail app

  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 on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select the type of account you want to add (e.g., iCloud, Gmail, Exchange, etc.).
  6. Enter your account credentials (username and password) and click "Continue".
  7. Follow the prompts to set up your account.

Method 2: Add an account using the Accounts preferences pane

  1. Click on the Apple menu and select "System Preferences".
  2. Click on "Internet Accounts".
  3. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  4. Select the type of account you want to add (e.g., iCloud, Gmail, Exchange, etc.).
  5. Enter your account credentials (username and password) and click "Create".
  6. Follow the prompts to set up your account.

Adding an account using IMAP or POP

If you want to add an account using IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) or POP (Post Office Protocol), follow these steps:

  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 on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
  6. Enter your account credentials (username and password) and click "Continue".
  7. Select the type of account you want to add (IMAP or POP) and enter the server settings (e.g., mail.example.com, port 993, etc.).
  8. Click "Create" to add the account.

That's it! Your account should now be added to the Mail app on your Mac.