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
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu at the top of the screen 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 a Microsoft Exchange account.
- "iCloud" for an iCloud email account.
- Enter the required information, such as your name, email address, and password.
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- If prompted, enter the account settings, such as the incoming and outgoing server settings.
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Method 2: Add an account using the Accounts preferences pane
- Click on the Apple menu at the top of the screen and select "System Preferences".
- Click on "Internet Accounts".
- 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 a Microsoft Exchange account.
- "iCloud" for an iCloud email account.
- Enter the required information, such as your name, email address, and password.
- Click "Create" to add the account.
- The account will be added to the Mail app.
Tips:
- Make sure you have the correct account settings, such as the incoming and outgoing server settings, to ensure that your account is set up correctly.
- If you're having trouble adding an account, try checking the account settings or contacting your email provider for assistance.
- You can also add multiple accounts to the Mail app and switch between them using the "Accounts" menu at the top of the screen.