How do i add another email account to apple mail
To add another email account to Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device, follow these steps:
On a Mac:
- Open Apple Mail by clicking on the Mail icon in the Dock or by searching for it in Spotlight.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your email address, password, and account name (if required).
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- Select the type of email account you want to add (e.g., IMAP, POP, or Exchange).
- Enter the incoming and outgoing server settings for your email account (if required).
- Click "Create" to add the account.
On an iOS device:
- Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
- Tap on "Mail" and then tap on "Accounts".
- Tap on "Add Account".
- Select the type of email account you want to add (e.g., Exchange, IMAP, or POP).
- Enter your email address, password, and account name (if required).
- Tap "Next" to proceed.
- Enter the incoming and outgoing server settings for your email account (if required).
- Tap "Save" to add the account.
Common settings:
- For IMAP accounts:
- Incoming server: imap.gmail.com (or your email provider's IMAP server)
- Outgoing server: smtp.gmail.com (or your email provider's SMTP server)
- For POP accounts:
- Incoming server: pop.gmail.com (or your email provider's POP server)
- Outgoing server: smtp.gmail.com (or your email provider's SMTP server)
- For Exchange accounts:
- Incoming server: your company's Exchange server address
- Outgoing server: your company's Exchange server address
Troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure you enter the correct email address, password, and server settings for your email account.
- Check your email provider's documentation for the correct server settings.
- If you're having trouble connecting to your email account, try restarting Apple Mail or your device.