How to add account in mail mac

To add an account in Mail on a Mac, follow these steps:

Method 1: Add an account using the Mail app

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu at the top of the screen and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select the type of account you want to add:
    • "Other Mail Account" for a standard email account (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook).
    • "Exchange" for a Microsoft Exchange account.
    • "iCloud" for an iCloud email account.
  6. Enter the required information, such as your name, email address, and password.
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  8. If prompted, enter the account settings, such as the incoming and outgoing server settings.
  9. Click "Create" to add the account.

Method 2: Add an account using the Accounts preferences pane

  1. Click on the Apple menu at the top of the screen and select "System Preferences".
  2. Click on "Internet Accounts".
  3. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  4. Select the type of account you want to add:
    • "Other Mail Account" for a standard email account (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook).
    • "Exchange" for a Microsoft Exchange account.
    • "iCloud" for an iCloud email account.
  5. Enter the required information, such as your name, email address, and password.
  6. Click "Create" to add the account.
  7. The account will be added to the Mail app.

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