How to add email id in mail

To add an email ID in Mail (the default email client on Mac), follow these steps:

Method 1: Add an email account using Mail

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  8. Mail will attempt to configure your email account. If successful, you'll see your email account listed in the Accounts tab.

Method 2: Add an email account using the "Add Account" button

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Add Account" button in the top right corner of the window.
  3. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  5. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  6. Mail will attempt to configure your email account. If successful, you'll see your email account listed in the Accounts tab.

Method 3: Add an email account using IMAP or POP

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Select "IMAP" or "POP" as the account type.
  7. Enter your email address, username, and password.
  8. Enter the IMAP or POP server settings (you can find these in your email provider's settings or documentation).
  9. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  10. Mail will attempt to configure your email account. If successful, you'll see your email account listed in the Accounts tab.

That's it! Your email ID should now be added to Mail on your Mac.