Add protonmail to apple mail

To add ProtonMail to Apple Mail, you'll need to set up a new account in Apple Mail and configure it to use your ProtonMail account. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a ProtonMail account set up and verified.
  2. You have Apple Mail installed on your Mac or iOS device.

Step 1: Create a new account in Apple Mail

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar (Mac) or tap on "Mail" on your iOS device.
  3. Click on "Add Account" (Mac) or tap on "Add Account" (iOS).
  4. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue" (Mac) or tap "Next" (iOS).

Step 2: Configure your ProtonMail account

  1. Enter your ProtonMail email address and password in the required fields.
  2. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  3. Enter the following settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.protonmail.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.protonmail.com
    • User Name: Your ProtonMail email address
    • Password: Your ProtonMail password
  4. Click "Continue" (Mac) or tap "Next" (iOS).

Step 3: 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 can try adjusting the settings or contacting ProtonMail support for assistance.

Step 4: Set up your ProtonMail account in Apple Mail

  1. Once your account is verified, you'll be prompted to set up your ProtonMail account in Apple Mail.
  2. Choose the folders you want to sync with your ProtonMail account (e.g., Inbox, Sent, Drafts).
  3. Click "Done" (Mac) or tap "Finish" (iOS).

Step 5: Start using your ProtonMail account in Apple Mail

  1. You should now be able to access your ProtonMail account in Apple Mail.
  2. You can send and receive emails, as well as manage your contacts and calendar events.

That's it! You should now have your ProtonMail account set up and working in Apple Mail.