Add comcast email to apple mail

To add your Comcast email to Apple 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 Comcast email account set up and active.
  2. Ensure that your Comcast account is not set up with two-factor authentication (2FA). If it is, you'll need to disable 2FA or use an app password.
  3. Have your Comcast email address and password ready.

Step 1: Open Apple Mail

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).

Step 2: Add a New Account

  1. In the Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
  2. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  3. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Enter Your Comcast Email Account Information

  1. Enter your Comcast email address in the "Full Name" and "Email Address" fields.
  2. Enter your Comcast email password in the "Password" field.
  3. Make sure the "Account Type" is set to "IMAP".
  4. Click "Continue".

Step 4: Configure IMAP Settings

  1. In the "Incoming Mail Server" field, enter "imap.comcast.net".
  2. In the "User Name" field, enter your Comcast email address.
  3. In the "Password" field, enter your Comcast email password.
  4. In the "Outgoing Mail Server" field, enter "smtp.comcast.net".
  5. Leave the "User Name" and "Password" fields blank.
  6. Click "Continue".

Step 5: Verify Your Account Settings

  1. Apple Mail will attempt to verify your account settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
  2. If you encounter any issues, you may need to adjust your IMAP settings or contact Comcast support for assistance.

Step 6: Set Up Your Comcast Email Account

  1. Click "Done" to close the Preferences window.
  2. You should now see your Comcast email account listed in the Apple Mail sidebar.
  3. You can start using your Comcast email account in Apple Mail by clicking on the account and composing a new message or checking your inbox.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Comcast email account using Apple Mail. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to ask.