Add an email account to mail on mac
Here's a step-by-step guide to add an email account to Mail on a Mac:
Method 1: Add an email account using the Mail app
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
- 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 is not listed, select "Manual Setup" and follow the instructions.
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Method 2: Add an email account using the Internet Accounts app
- Open the Internet Accounts app on your Mac (it's usually located in the Applications/Utilities folder).
- Click on "Accounts" in the top menu bar and select "Add Account".
- Select "Email" from the list of account types.
- Enter your email address, password, and account name.
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- If your email provider is not listed, select "Manual Setup" and follow the instructions.
- Click "Done" to add the account.
- Go back to the Mail app and click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab and select the new account from the list.
Common email providers and their settings
Here are some common email providers and their settings:
- Gmail: imap.gmail.com (Incoming), smtp.gmail.com (Outgoing), username: your email address, password: your email password
- Yahoo Mail: imap.yahoo.com (Incoming), smtp.yahoo.com (Outgoing), username: your email address, password: your email password
- Outlook.com: imap-mail.outlook.com (Incoming), smtp-mail.outlook.com (Outgoing), username: your email address, password: your email password
- iCloud: imap.mail.me.com (Incoming), smtp.mail.me.com (Outgoing), username: your email address, password: your email password
Troubleshooting tips
- If you're having trouble setting up your email account, try restarting your Mac and trying again.
- Make sure your email provider's settings are correct and that you're using the correct username and password.
- If you're still having trouble, try resetting your email account password and trying again.