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
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command +,).
- 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:
- 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.
- Enter the required information:
- Email address
- Password
- Account name (optional)
- Description (optional)
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- If prompted, enter the account's server settings:
- Incoming Mail Server (IMAP or POP)
- Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
- User Name (your email address)
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Method 2: Add an account using the "Add Account" wizard
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "File" in the top menu bar and select "Add Account" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A).
- Follow the prompts to select the type of account you want to add (IMAP, POP, or Exchange).
- Enter the required information:
- Email address
- Password
- Account name (optional)
- Description (optional)
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- If prompted, enter the account's server settings:
- Incoming Mail Server (IMAP or POP)
- Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
- User Name (your email address)
- Click "Create" to add the account.
Tips and Variations
- If you're adding a Gmail account, you may need to enable IMAP in your Gmail settings.
- If you're adding an Exchange account, you may need to enter additional settings, such as the Exchange server URL and username.
- You can also add accounts using the "Advanced" settings in the Mail app preferences.
- If you're having trouble adding an account, check your email provider's documentation for specific setup instructions.