Adding office 365 to apple mail

To add Office 365 to Apple Mail, you'll need to set up an account and configure the settings. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Step 1: Set up an Office 365 account

If you haven't already, sign up for an Office 365 account on the Microsoft website. You can choose from various plans, including personal, business, or education plans.

Step 2: Create an app password

To set up Office 365 in Apple Mail, you'll need to create an app password. This is a unique password that allows Apple Mail to access your Office 365 account without using your regular password.

To create an app password:

  1. Go to the Office 365 account settings page.
  2. Click on "Security" and then "App passwords".
  3. Click on "Generate" and enter a name for the app password (e.g., "Apple Mail").
  4. Click "Generate" to create the password.
  5. Note down the app password, as you'll need it later.

Step 3: Set up Office 365 in Apple Mail

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" (on Mac) or "Settings" > "Mail" (on iOS).
  3. Click on "Accounts" and then click the "+" button to add a new account.
  4. Select "Microsoft Exchange" as the account type.
  5. Enter your Office 365 email address and the app password you created earlier.
  6. Click "Continue" and then "Sign in".
  7. Enter your Office 365 username and password (not the app password).
  8. Click "Sign in" to authenticate your account.

Step 4: Configure Office 365 settings

  1. Go back to the "Accounts" preferences pane.
  2. Select your Office 365 account and click the "Edit" button.
  3. In the "Account Information" section, enter your Office 365 email address and the app password again.
  4. In the "Incoming Mail Server" section, enter the following settings:
    • Server: outlook.office365.com
    • Port: 993
    • Use SSL: Yes
  5. In the "Outgoing Mail Server" section, enter the following settings:
    • Server: outlook.office365.com
    • Port: 587
    • Use SSL: Yes
  6. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Step 5: Verify your account

  1. Close and reopen Apple Mail to verify your account settings.
  2. If everything is set up correctly, you should see your Office 365 inbox and be able to send and receive emails.

That's it! You should now be able to use Office 365 with Apple Mail. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot.