Add mail account usask mac

To add a mail account on a USask Mac, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open System Preferences

  1. Click on the Apple menu in the top left corner of the screen.
  2. Select "System Preferences" from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Click on "Internet Accounts"

  1. In the System Preferences window, click on the "Internet Accounts" icon.

Step 3: Click on "Add Other Account"

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

Step 4: Enter Your Email Account Information

  1. Enter your email address, username, and password in the corresponding fields.
  2. Make sure to select "IMAP" as the account type.
  3. Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 5: Configure Your Mail Account

  1. In the next window, you can configure your mail account settings.
  2. Enter the following information:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.usask.ca
    • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.usask.ca
    • Username: your USask email address (e.g., [your_username]@usask.ca)
    • Password: your USask email password
  3. Click "Create" to save your changes.

Step 6: Verify Your Account

  1. Your Mac will attempt to verify your email account settings.
  2. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a confirmation message.

Step 7: Set Up Your Mail Client

  1. You can now set up your mail client (e.g., Mail, Outlook, or Thunderbird) to use your USask email account.
  2. Follow the instructions for your specific mail client to set up your account.

That's it! You should now be able to access your USask email account on your Mac using the Mail app or your preferred email client.