How to add account in apple mail
To add an account in Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device, follow these steps:
Adding an Email Account on Mac:
- Open Apple Mail 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.
- Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select the type of account you want to add:
- "Other Mail Account" for a standard email account (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook).
- "Exchange" for an Exchange account (e.g., work or school email).
- "iCloud" for an iCloud email account.
- Enter the required information, such as your name, email address, password, and account type.
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- If prompted, enter the account's server settings:
- Incoming Mail Server: enter the server address (e.g., imap.gmail.com).
- Outgoing Mail Server: enter the server address (e.g., smtp.gmail.com).
- User Name: enter your email address.
- Password: enter your email account password.
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Adding an Email Account on iOS:
- Open the "Settings" app on your iOS device.
- Tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
- Tap on "Add Account".
- Select the type of account you want to add:
- "Other" for a standard email account (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook).
- "Exchange" for an Exchange account (e.g., work or school email).
- "iCloud" for an iCloud email account.
- Enter the required information, such as your name, email address, password, and account type.
- Tap "Next" to proceed.
- If prompted, enter the account's server settings:
- Incoming Mail Server: enter the server address (e.g., imap.gmail.com).
- Outgoing Mail Server: enter the server address (e.g., smtp.gmail.com).
- User Name: enter your email address.
- Password: enter your email account password.
- Tap "Save" to add the account.
Tips:
- Make sure you have the correct server settings for your email account. You can find these settings in your email provider's documentation or by contacting their support team.
- If you're having trouble adding an account, try restarting your device or checking your internet connection.
- You can also add an account using the "Add Account" button in the Apple Mail app on your Mac or iOS device.