How to add a g suite email to mac mail

To add a G Suite email account to Mac Mail, follow these steps:

Method 1: Using IMAP

  1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  3. Click the + button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  4. Select Other Mail Account.
  5. Enter your G Suite email address and password.
  6. Click Continue.
  7. Select IMAP as the account type.
  8. Enter the following settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
    • Username: your G Suite email address
    • Password: your G Suite password
  9. Click Create.

Method 2: Using POP

  1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  3. Click the + button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  4. Select Other Mail Account.
  5. Enter your G Suite email address and password.
  6. Click Continue.
  7. Select POP as the account type.
  8. Enter the following settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: pop.gmail.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
    • Username: your G Suite email address
    • Password: your G Suite password
  9. Click Create.

Additional Settings

  1. If you're using 2-Step Verification (2SV) with your G Suite account, you'll need to generate an App Password and use it instead of your regular password.
  2. If you're using a custom domain with your G Suite account, you may need to use a different incoming mail server (e.g., imap.yourdomain.com).
  3. You can also set up your G Suite account to use SSL/TLS encryption by checking the box next to Use SSL.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues setting up your G Suite email account in Mac Mail, try the following:

  1. Check your email address and password for typos or incorrect formatting.
  2. Ensure that your G Suite account is set up to allow IMAP or POP access.
  3. Check your firewall settings to ensure that they're not blocking the connection.
  4. Try restarting Mac Mail or your Mac to see if the issue resolves itself.