Adding a 1and1 email account to mac mail

To add a 1&1 email account to Mac Mail, follow these steps:

  1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" from the drop-down menu.
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to add a new account.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" from the list of options.
  6. Enter the following information:
    • Full Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
    • Email Address: Your 1&1 email address (e.g. [yourname]@yourdomain.com).
    • Password: Your 1&1 email password.
    • Description: A name for your account (e.g. "1&1 Email").
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  8. Mac Mail will attempt to configure your account automatically. If it's successful, you'll see a confirmation message. If not, you can manually configure the account by clicking "Manual Setup" and following the instructions.
  9. Once the account is set up, you can click "Done" to close the preferences window.

Alternatively, you can also add the account by clicking on "File" in the top menu bar and selecting "Add Account" from the drop-down menu.

If you're having trouble setting up your 1&1 email account in Mac Mail, you can try the following troubleshooting steps: