How to add emails to mail mac

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

Method 1: Add an email account using the Mail app

1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
2. Click on the "Mail" menu 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 (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 the "Mail" menu and select "Add Account" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A).
3. Select the type of email account you want to add (e.g., IMAP, POP, or Exchange).
4. Enter your email address and password.
5. Click "Next" 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 emails. For example, imap.gmail.com or pop.gmail.com.
• Outgoing Mail Server: The server that sends your outgoing emails. For example, smtp.gmail.com or smtp.gmail.com.
• Port Number: The port number used for incoming and outgoing emails. For example, 993 for IMAP or 587 for SMTP.
• Username: Your email address or username.
• Password: Your email account password.

Troubleshooting tips

If you're having trouble adding an email account to Mail on your Mac, try the following:

• Check your email account settings and ensure they are correct.
• Make sure your email account is active and not blocked by your email provider.
• Try restarting the Mail app or your Mac.
• Check for any updates to the Mail app or your email provider's settings.