How to add a sussex university email to mac mail

To add a Sussex University email account to Mac Mail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Mac Mail

• Click on the Mail icon in the Dock or use Spotlight to search for "Mail" and open it.

Step 2: Create a new account

• Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
• Click on the "Accounts" tab.
• Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
• Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Enter your Sussex University email account details

• Enter your Sussex University email address (e.g., [email protected]) in the "Full Name" and "Email Address" fields.
• Enter your Sussex University email password in the "Password" field.
• Click "Continue".

Step 4: Configure the account settings

• Select "IMAP" as the account type.
• Enter the following settings:
  • Incoming Mail Server: imap.sussex.ac.uk
  • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.sussex.ac.uk
  • User Name: your-username (same as your email address)
  • Password: your email password
• Click "Continue".

Step 5: Verify the account settings

• Mac Mail will attempt to verify the account settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
• If you encounter any issues, you can try adjusting the account settings or contacting the Sussex University IT department for assistance.

Step 6: Set up the account

• Click "Create" to set up the account.
• Mac Mail will now synchronize your Sussex University email account with your local mailbox.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Sussex University email account using Mac Mail.