Add an email account to mail on your mac

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add an email account to Mail on your Mac:

Method 1: Add an email account using the Mail app

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu at the top of the screen 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 email account you want to add (e.g., iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.).
  6. Enter your email address and password in the respective fields.
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  8. Follow the prompts to set up your email account. You may need to enter additional information, such as your name, email address, and password.
  9. Click "Create" to add the account to Mail.

Method 2: Add an email account using the Internet Accounts app

  1. Open the Internet Accounts app on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
  2. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  3. Select the type of email account you want to add (e.g., iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.).
  4. Enter your email address and password in the respective fields.
  5. Click "Next" to proceed.
  6. Follow the prompts to set up your email account. You may need to enter additional information, such as your name, email address, and password.
  7. Click "Add" to add the account to Mail.

Verify your email account setup

  1. Once you've added your email account, go back to the Mail app.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu at the top of the screen and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select your newly added email account from the list.
  5. Click on the "Edit" button next to the account name.
  6. Verify that your email account settings are correct, including the email address, password, and server settings.

That's it! Your email account should now be set up and ready to use in Mail on your Mac.