Apple mail account settings
Here are the general settings for an Apple Mail account:
Incoming Mail Server:
- Host Name:
imap.mail.me.com
(for IMAP) orpop.mail.me.com
(for POP) - User Name: Your Apple ID (e.g.,
[email protected]
) - Password: Your Apple ID password
Outgoing Mail Server:
- Host Name:
smtp.mail.me.com
- User Name: Your Apple ID (e.g.,
[email protected]
) - Password: Your Apple ID password
Additional Settings:
- Authentication: Use the same settings as your Incoming Mail Server
- Use SSL: Yes (recommended)
- Use Authentication: Yes (recommended)
- Port: 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP)
Notes:
- Make sure you have enabled IMAP or POP access in your Apple ID account settings.
- If you're using 2-Step Verification, you may need to generate an App-Specific Password for your email client.
- If you're having trouble connecting to your Apple Mail account, try restarting your email client or checking your account settings.
Here are the specific settings for different email clients:
Apple Mail (on Mac):
- Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts
- Click on the "Add Account" button
- Select "Other Mail Account" and enter your Apple ID and password
- Click "Continue" and then "Create"
Apple Mail (on iPhone/iPad):
- Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars
- Tap "Add Account"
- Select "Other" and enter your Apple ID and password
- Tap "Next" and then "Save"
Microsoft Outlook:
- Go to File > Add Account
- Select "Manual setup or additional server types"
- Choose "Internet Email" and enter your Apple ID and password
- Click "Next" and then "Finish"
Other email clients:
- Check your email client's documentation for specific instructions on setting up an Apple Mail account.