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
- Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
- Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
- Click the + button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select Other Mail Account.
- Enter your G Suite email address and password.
- Click Continue.
- Select IMAP as the account type.
- 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
- Click Create.
Method 2: Using POP
- Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
- Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
- Click the + button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select Other Mail Account.
- Enter your G Suite email address and password.
- Click Continue.
- Select POP as the account type.
- 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
- Click Create.
Additional Settings
- 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.
- 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).
- 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:
- Check your email address and password for typos or incorrect formatting.
- Ensure that your G Suite account is set up to allow IMAP or POP access.
- Check your firewall settings to ensure that they're not blocking the connection.
- Try restarting Mac Mail or your Mac to see if the issue resolves itself.