How to add email account to mail on mac

To add an email account to Mail on a Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Open Mail on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu at the top of the screen and select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
  3. In the Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to add a new account.
  5. Select the type of account you want to add from the dropdown menu:
    • IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) or POP (Post Office Protocol) for a standard email account
    • Exchange for a Microsoft Exchange account
    • Other for a custom email account
  6. Enter the required information for your email account, including:
    • Email address
    • Password
    • Username (if required)
    • Server settings (IMAP or POP)
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  8. If you're using IMAP or POP, you'll need to enter the server settings:
    • Server address (e.g., imap.gmail.com or pop.gmail.com)
    • Port number (e.g., 993 or 995)
    • SSL/TLS or TLS encryption (depending on your email provider's requirements)
  9. Click "Create" to add the account.
  10. Mail will attempt to connect to the email server and verify your account information. If everything is correct, you'll see a confirmation message.
  11. You can now use your new email account in Mail by clicking on the "Mail" menu and selecting "Accounts" to view all your email accounts.

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