How do i change mail settings on mac

To change mail settings on a Mac, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Mail app

1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
3. In the Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
4. Select the email account you want to modify from the list on the left.
5. Click on the "Edit" button next to the account name.
6. Make the desired changes to the account settings, such as:
   • Email address: Update the email address associated with the account.
   • Password: Enter a new password for the account.
   • Server settings: Update the incoming and outgoing server settings, including the server address, port number, and authentication method.
   • IMAP/POP settings: Configure the IMAP or POP settings, including the server address, port number, and authentication method.
7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Using the System Preferences

1. Click on the Apple menu and select "System Preferences".
2. Click on "Internet Accounts".
3. Select the email account you want to modify from the list on the left.
4. Click on the "Edit" button next to the account name.
5. Make the desired changes to the account settings, such as:
   • Email address: Update the email address associated with the account.
   • Password: Enter a new password for the account.
   • Server settings: Update the incoming and outgoing server settings, including the server address, port number, and authentication method.
   • IMAP/POP settings: Configure the IMAP or POP settings, including the server address, port number, and authentication method.
6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Additional tips

• If you're having trouble connecting to your email account, try restarting the Mail app or restarting your Mac.
• If you're using a third-party email service, such as Gmail or Outlook, you may need to configure the account settings manually using the IMAP or POP settings.
• If you're using a custom email server, you may need to enter the server settings manually, including the server address, port number, and authentication method.