How to add email account to apple mail
To add an email account to Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device, follow these steps:
On a Mac:
- Open Apple Mail by clicking on the Mail icon in the Dock or by searching for it in Spotlight.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
- 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 your email address, password, and account name in the corresponding fields.
- Click "Continue" to proceed.
- Select the type of email account you want to set up (e.g., IMAP, POP, or Exchange).
- Enter the incoming and outgoing mail server settings for your email provider. You can usually find these settings on your email provider's website.
- Click "Create" to add the account.
On an iOS device:
- Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
- Tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
- Tap on "Add Account".
- Select the type of email account you want to set up (e.g., Exchange, IMAP, or POP).
- Enter your email address and password in the corresponding fields.
- Tap "Next" to proceed.
- Enter the incoming and outgoing mail server settings for your email provider. You can usually find these settings on your email provider's website.
- Tap "Save" to add the account.
Common email account settings:
- Incoming Mail Server: usually imap.yourprovider.com or pop.yourprovider.com
- Outgoing Mail Server: usually smtp.yourprovider.com
- User Name: your email address
- Password: your email password
Tips:
- Make sure you enter the correct email address and password for your account.
- If you're having trouble setting up your email account, check your email provider's website for specific setup instructions.
- You can also set up multiple email accounts in Apple Mail by following the same steps above.