How to add a new email account to mail

To add a new email account to Mail on your Mac or iOS device, follow these steps:

On a Mac:

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. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
5. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
6. Enter your email address and password for the new account.
7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
8. Choose the type of account you want to set up (e.g., IMAP, POP, or Exchange).
9. Enter the required settings for your email provider (e.g., server address, username, and password).
10. Click "Create" to add the new account.

On an iOS device:

1. Open the Mail app on your iOS device.
2. Tap on the "Mail" tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap on the "Accounts" button.
4. Tap on the "Add Account" button.
5. Select "Other" from the list of account types.
6. Enter your email address and password for the new account.
7. Tap "Next" to proceed.
8. Choose the type of account you want to set up (e.g., IMAP, POP, or Exchange).
9. Enter the required settings for your email provider (e.g., server address, username, and password).
10. Tap "Save" to add the new account.

Common settings:

• Server address: This is usually provided by your email provider. For example, if you're using Gmail, the server address is usually "imap.gmail.com" or "smtp.gmail.com".
• Username: This is usually your full email address.
• Password: This is the password for your email account.
• Port: This is usually 993 for IMAP or 587 for SMTP.

Troubleshooting tips:

• Make sure you enter the correct server address, username, and password for your email provider.
• Check that your email provider allows incoming and outgoing mail through their servers.
• If you're having trouble setting up your account, try restarting your device or checking the Mail app's settings for any errors.