Att mac mail settings

Here are the common settings for setting up an AT&T email account in Mac Mail:

Step 1: Create a new account

  1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".

Step 2: Enter your email account settings

  1. Enter your name and email address in the respective fields.
  2. Enter your AT&T email password in the "Password" field.
  3. Enter your AT&T email server settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.mail.att.net (IMAP) or pop.att.net (POP3)
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.mail.att.net
    • Port: 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP3) for incoming, and 587 (SMTP) for outgoing
  4. Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 3: Verify your account settings

  1. Mac Mail will attempt to verify your account settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
  2. If you encounter any issues, you can try adjusting the settings or contacting AT&T support for assistance.

Additional settings

  1. You can also set up your AT&T email account to use SSL/TLS encryption by checking the box next to "Use SSL" or "Use TLS" in the "Account" settings.
  2. If you want to use a different port for incoming or outgoing mail, you can adjust the port numbers in the "Server Settings" section.

Troubleshooting tips

  1. If you're having trouble connecting to your AT&T email account, try restarting Mac Mail or checking your internet connection.
  2. If you're still having issues, try resetting your AT&T email account password or contacting AT&T support for assistance.