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
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select the email account you want to change the outgoing mail server for.
- Click on the "Advanced" tab.
- In the "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)" field, enter the new outgoing mail server address.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 2: Using the System Preferences
- Click on the Apple menu and select "System Preferences".
- Click on "Internet Accounts".
- Select the email account you want to change the outgoing mail server for.
- Click on the "Account Information" tab.
- Click on the "Edit" button next to "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)".
- Enter the new outgoing mail server address and click "OK".
- Click "OK" again to save the changes.
Method 3: Using the Terminal (for advanced users)
- Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
- 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.
- Replace
- Enter your administrator password when prompted.
- 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.