How do i change outgoing mail server on mac

To change the outgoing mail server on a Mac, you'll need to update the settings in your email client. Here's a step-by-step guide:

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. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select the email account you want to change the outgoing mail server for.
  5. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  6. In the "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)" field, enter the new outgoing mail server address.
  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 change the outgoing mail server for.
  4. Click on the "Account Information" tab.
  5. Click on the "Edit" button next to "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)".
  6. Enter the new outgoing mail server address and click "OK".
  7. Click "OK" again to save the changes.

Method 3: Using the Terminal (for advanced users)

  1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: sudo scutil --set <account_name> SMTPServer <new_outgoing_mail_server>
    • Replace <account_name> with the name of your email account (e.g., "Gmail").
    • Replace <new_outgoing_mail_server> with the new outgoing mail server address.
  3. Enter your administrator password when prompted.
  4. Press Enter to save the changes.

After changing the outgoing mail server, you may need to restart your email client or the Mail app to apply the changes.