How to add email on mac mail

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

1. Open Mail: You can find Mail in the Applications folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
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 the type of email account you want to add:
   • IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol): This is the most common type of email account and allows you to access your email from multiple devices.
   • POP (Post Office Protocol): This type of account downloads email from the server and stores it on your Mac.
   • Exchange: This type of account is commonly used in business environments and allows you to access your email, calendar, and contacts.
6. Enter the required information:
   • Full Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
   • Email Address: Enter your email address.
   • Password: Enter your email account password.
   • Description: Enter a description for your account (optional).
7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
8. If you're using IMAP or POP, you'll need to enter the following information:
   • Incoming Mail Server: Enter the server name or address provided by your email provider.
   • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): Enter the server name or address provided by your email provider.
   • User Name: Enter your email address.
9. Click "Create" to add the account.

Your email account is now added to Mail. You can access your email by clicking on the "Mail" icon in the dock or by searching for it in Spotlight.

Tips:

• Make sure you enter the correct information, as incorrect information may prevent you from accessing your email.
• If you're having trouble adding your email account, try checking the email provider's website for instructions or contacting their support team.
• You can add multiple email accounts to Mail by following the same steps.
• You can also set up email accounts using the Mail app on your iPhone or iPad and then sync them with your Mac using iCloud or another syncing service.