Apple mail configure outgoing mail server
To configure the outgoing mail server in Apple Mail, follow these steps:
For macOS High Sierra (10.13) and later:
- Open Apple Mail.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select your email account from the list of accounts.
- Click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Under "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)", select "Edit SMTP Server List".
- Click on the "+" button to add a new SMTP server.
- Enter the following information:
- Server Name: the hostname or IP address of your outgoing mail server (e.g. "smtp.gmail.com" or "smtp.yourdomain.com")
- User Name: your email address
- Password: your email password
- Authentication: select "Password" or "OAuth" depending on your email provider's requirements
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
For macOS Sierra (10.12) and earlier:
- Open Apple Mail.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select your email account from the list of accounts.
- Click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Under "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)", select the SMTP server you want to use.
- Enter the following information:
- Server Name: the hostname or IP address of your outgoing mail server (e.g. "smtp.gmail.com" or "smtp.yourdomain.com")
- User Name: your email address
- Password: your email password
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Common SMTP server settings:
- Gmail: smtp.gmail.com (port 587)
- Yahoo: smtp.mail.yahoo.com (port 587)
- Outlook.com: smtp-mail.outlook.com (port 587)
- iCloud: smtp.mail.me.com (port 587)
- Your own mail server: depends on your mail server configuration
Tips:
- Make sure to enter the correct SMTP server settings for your email provider.
- If you're using a third-party email provider, you may need to check their documentation for specific SMTP server settings.
- If you're having trouble sending emails, try checking the SMTP server settings or contacting your email provider's support team for assistance.