How to add accounts on mail

Adding accounts on Mail (formerly known as Mail.app) on a Mac is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Add an account using the Mail app

  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 +,).
  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:
    • IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) for most email providers (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook).
    • POP (Post Office Protocol) for some older email providers.
    • Exchange for Microsoft Exchange accounts.
  6. Enter the required information:
    • Email address
    • Password
    • Account name (optional)
    • Description (optional)
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  8. If prompted, enter the account's server settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server (IMAP or POP)
    • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
    • User Name (your email address)
  9. Click "Create" to add the account.

Method 2: Add an account using the "Add Account" wizard

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "File" in the top menu bar and select "Add Account" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A).
  3. Follow the prompts to select the type of account you want to add (IMAP, POP, or Exchange).
  4. Enter the required information:
    • Email address
    • Password
    • Account name (optional)
    • Description (optional)
  5. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  6. If prompted, enter the account's server settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server (IMAP or POP)
    • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
    • User Name (your email address)
  7. Click "Create" to add the account.

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