How do i change mac mail account manual settings mojave

To change the manual settings for a Mac Mail account in macOS Mojave, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. In the Preferences window, select the account you want to edit from the list on the left.
  4. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  5. Select the account you want to edit from the list on the left.
  6. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  7. Click on the "Edit" button next to "Account Settings".
  8. In the "Account Settings" window, you can change the following settings:
    • "Incoming Mail Server": Enter the hostname or IP address of your incoming mail server.
    • "Outgoing Mail Server": Enter the hostname or IP address of your outgoing mail server.
    • "User Name": Enter your email address or username.
    • "Password": Enter your email account password.
    • "Authentication": Select the authentication method used by your email provider (e.g. "Password", "OAuth", etc.).
    • "Port": Enter the port number used for incoming and outgoing mail.
    • "Use SSL" or "Use TLS": Select whether to use SSL or TLS encryption for your email connection.
  9. Click "OK" to save your changes.
  10. Click "OK" again to close the "Account Settings" window.
  11. Click "OK" to close the Preferences window.

Note: If you're having trouble finding the correct settings for your email provider, you may want to consult their documentation or contact their support team for assistance.

Also, if you're using a custom email server, you may need to enter additional settings such as:

These settings can be found in the "Advanced" tab of the "Account Settings" window.