Adding mail account on mac and not working

Frustrating! Let's troubleshoot the issue of adding a mail account on your Mac and getting it to work. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you resolve the problem:

Step 1: Check your email settings

  1. Go to System Preferences > Internet Accounts.
  2. Click on the "+" button to add a new account.
  3. Select "Mail" as the account type.
  4. Enter your email address, password, and account name.
  5. Make sure the "Use SSL" and "Use Authentication" checkboxes are selected.

Step 2: Check your email provider's settings

  1. Check your email provider's website for specific settings required for Mac Mail.
  2. Look for settings like IMAP or POP, SMTP server, and port numbers.
  3. Make sure you're using the correct settings for your email provider.

Step 3: Check for common issues

  1. Ensure your email address and password are correct.
  2. Check if your email provider has any known issues or outages.
  3. Try restarting your Mac and Mail app to see if it resolves the issue.

Step 4: Check Mail app settings

  1. Go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
  2. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  3. Select the email account you're trying to add.
  4. Check the "Account Information" section for any errors or warnings.
  5. Try clicking the "Edit" button next to "Account Type" and select "IMAP" or "POP" if it's not already selected.

Step 5: Check for conflicts with other accounts

  1. If you have multiple email accounts set up on your Mac, try removing other accounts and then re-adding the problematic account.
  2. Check if there are any conflicts with other email clients or apps on your Mac.

Step 6: Reset Mail app settings

  1. Go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
  2. Click on the "Reset" button at the bottom of the window.
  3. Confirm that you want to reset the Mail app settings.

Step 7: Contact your email provider

  1. If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact your email provider's support team for assistance.
  2. They may be able to help you troubleshoot the issue or provide additional settings required for your email account.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and get your email account set up on your Mac.