How to add bluehost email to mac mail
To add a Bluehost email account to Mac Mail, follow these steps:
Step 1: Set up your email account on Bluehost
- Log in to your Bluehost account and go to the "Email" section.
- Click on "Set up email" and follow the prompts to create a new email account or set up an existing one.
- Make a note of your email address, password, and the incoming and outgoing mail server settings.
Step 2: Open Mac Mail
- Open Mac Mail 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.
Step 3: Add a new email account
- Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to add a new email account.
- Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
- Enter your name and email address in the required fields.
- Click "Next".
Step 4: Enter the email account settings
- Enter the following settings:
- "Incoming Mail Server": mail.yourdomain.com (replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name).
- "User Name": your email address (e.g., [yourname]@yourdomain.com).
- "Password": your email password.
- "Outgoing Mail Server": mail.yourdomain.com (replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name).
- Click "Next".
Step 5: Verify the settings
- Mac Mail will attempt to verify the settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
- If you encounter any issues, check your email account settings and try again.
Step 6: Set up your email account
- Click "Done" to set up your email account.
- Mac Mail will now sync with your email account and download your emails.
Troubleshooting tips
- Make sure you enter the correct email address and password.
- Check that your email account is set up correctly on Bluehost.
- If you're still having issues, try resetting your email account password or contacting Bluehost support.
That's it! Your Bluehost email account should now be set up on your Mac Mail.