Add email accounts in mail on mac
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add email accounts in 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 and password in the respective fields.
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- Fill in the required information, such as your name, email address, and password.
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Method 2: Add an email account using IMAP or POP
- 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.
- Select the type of account you want to add: IMAP or POP.
- Enter the required information, such as your email address, username, and password.
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- Fill in the required information, such as your name, email address, and password.
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Adding an email account using a.mac or.me account
- 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 ".mac" or ".me" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your Apple ID and password.
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- Fill in the required information, such as your name and email address.
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Troubleshooting tips
- If you're having trouble adding an email account, make sure that your email provider allows IMAP or POP access.
- Check your email provider's settings to ensure that the correct server names and ports are being used.
- If you're using a.mac or.me account, make sure that your Apple ID and password are correct.