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

  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" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Enter your email address and password in the respective fields.
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  8. Fill in the required information, such as your name, email address, and password.
  9. Click "Create" to add the account.

Method 2: Add an email account using IMAP or POP

  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" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Select the type of account you want to add: IMAP or POP.
  7. Enter the required information, such as your email address, username, and password.
  8. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  9. Fill in the required information, such as your name, email address, and password.
  10. Click "Create" to add the account.

Adding an email account using a.mac or.me account

  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 ".mac" or ".me" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Enter your Apple ID and password.
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  8. Fill in the required information, such as your name and email address.
  9. Click "Create" to add the account.

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