How to add custom imap email mac mail app
To add a custom IMAP email account to the Mac Mail app, follow these steps:
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the following information:
- Full Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
- Email Address: The email address you want to add to the Mail app.
- Password: The password for your email account.
- Description: A description for your account (optional).
- Click "Continue".
- Select "IMAP" as the account type.
- Enter the following IMAP settings:
- Host Name: The hostname or IP address of your IMAP server.
- User Name: Your email address (this is usually the same as your email address).
- Password: The password for your email account.
- Port: The port number for the IMAP server (usually 143 or 993).
- Click "Continue".
- Click "Add" to add the account to the Mail app.
Note: If you're using a custom IMAP server, you may need to enter additional settings such as the SSL/TLS encryption method, authentication method, and other settings specific to your server.
Here are some common IMAP settings for popular email providers:
- Gmail: imap.gmail.com, port 993, SSL/TLS
- Outlook.com: imap-mail.outlook.com, port 993, SSL/TLS
- Yahoo: imap.yahoo.com, port 993, SSL/TLS
- ProtonMail: imap.protonmail.ch, port 993, SSL/TLS
If you're having trouble connecting to your IMAP server, you can try the following:
- Check your IMAP server settings to ensure they are correct.
- Make sure your email account is set up correctly on your IMAP server.
- Try using a different port number or encryption method.
- Contact your email provider's support team for assistance.