Apple mac how to add account on mail
To add an email account on a Mac using the Mail app, follow these steps:
- Open the Mail app: You can find the Mail app in the Applications folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
- Click on the "Mail" menu: In the top menu bar, click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the "Accounts" tab: In the Mail preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Click on the "+" button: Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to add a new account.
- Select the account type: You will be prompted to select the type of account you want to add. Choose from the following options:
- iCloud
- Exchange
- IMAP
- POP
- Other Mail Account
- Enter the account details: Fill in the required information for your email account, such as:
- Email address
- Password
- Username (if required)
- Server settings (if required)
- Click "Continue": Once you've entered the account details, click the "Continue" button.
- Verify the account settings: The Mail app will verify the account settings. If everything is correct, you'll see a confirmation message.
- Click "Add Account": Click the "Add Account" button to add the account to the Mail app.
- Set up the account: You may be prompted to set up the account further, such as setting up a signature or default font.
That's it! Your email account should now be added to the Mail app on your Mac.
Here are some additional tips:
- If you're adding an IMAP or POP account, you may need to enter additional server settings, such as the incoming and outgoing server addresses, port numbers, and authentication settings.
- If you're adding an Exchange account, you may need to enter your Exchange server address, username, and password.
- If you're adding an iCloud account, you may need to sign in with your Apple ID and password.
- You can also add multiple email accounts to the Mail app by following the same steps.