How to add email in mac mail

To add an email account in Mac Mail, follow these steps:

Method 1: Add an email account using the Mail app

1. Open the Mail app 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 on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
5. Select the type of email account you want to add (e.g., IMAP, POP, or Exchange).
6. Enter your email address, password, and other required information.
7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
8. If prompted, enter the server settings for your email account (e.g., incoming and outgoing mail servers, port numbers, etc.).
9. Click "Create" to add the account.

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

1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
2. Click on "File" in the top menu bar and select "Add Account" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A).
3. Follow the prompts to select the type of email account you want to add (e.g., IMAP, POP, or Exchange).
4. Enter your email address, password, and other required information.
5. Click "Continue" to proceed.
6. If prompted, enter the server settings for your email account (e.g., incoming and outgoing mail servers, port numbers, etc.).
7. Click "Create" to add the account.

Common email account settings

Here are some common email account settings you may need to enter:

• Incoming Mail Server: The server that receives your incoming email messages.
• Outgoing Mail Server: The server that sends your outgoing email messages.
• Username: Your email address or username.
• Password: Your email account password.
• Port: The port number used for incoming and outgoing email connections (e.g., 993 for IMAP, 587 for SMTP).
• SSL/TLS: Enable or disable SSL/TLS encryption for your email account.

Troubleshooting tips

If you encounter issues adding your email account, try the following:

• Check your email account settings and ensure they are correct.
• Verify that your email account is active and not blocked by your email provider.
• Restart the Mail app or your Mac to refresh the connection.
• Contact your email provider's support team for assistance with setting up your email account.