Add mail account mac
Here's a step-by-step guide to add a mail account on a Mac:
Method 1: Add a Mail 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 name, email address, and password.
- Click "Continue".
- Choose the type of account you want to set up (e.g. POP, IMAP, Exchange).
- Enter the incoming and outgoing mail server settings (if you know them).
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Method 2: Add a Mail 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 "Mail" in the left sidebar.
- Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your name, email address, and password.
- Click "Continue".
- Choose the type of account you want to set up (e.g. POP, IMAP, Exchange).
- Enter the incoming and outgoing mail server settings (if you know them).
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Common Mail Server Settings
- POP (Post Office Protocol):
- Incoming mail server: pop.[your_email_provider].com
- Outgoing mail server: smtp.[your_email_provider].com
- IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol):
- Incoming mail server: imap.[your_email_provider].com
- Outgoing mail server: smtp.[your_email_provider].com
- Exchange:
- Incoming mail server: [your_exchange_server].com
- Outgoing mail server: [your_exchange_server].com
Replace [your_email_provider] and [your_exchange_server] with your actual email provider or Exchange server.
That's it! Your mail account should now be added to your Mac.