How to add mail account on macbook

Adding a mail account on a MacBook is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Add a Mail Account using the Mail App

  1. Open the Mail app on your MacBook. You can find it in the Applications folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click on 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 in the required fields.
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed.
  8. If your email provider is not listed, you can enter the settings manually. You can find the settings by contacting your email provider or searching online.
  9. Click "Create" to add the account.

Method 2: Add a Mail Account using System Preferences

  1. Click on the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen and select "System Preferences."
  2. Click on "Internet Accounts."
  3. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  4. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Enter your name, email address, and password in the required fields.
  6. Click "Create" to add the account.

Adding a POP or IMAP Account

If your email provider uses POP or IMAP, you'll need to enter the server settings manually. Here's how:

  1. In the Mail app, go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Accounts" > "Advanced" tab.
  2. Select the account you want to edit.
  3. Under "Incoming Mail Server," enter the following settings:
    • Server: your email provider's POP or IMAP server (e.g., pop.gmail.com or imap.gmail.com)
    • User Name: your email address
    • Password: your email password
  4. Under "Outgoing Mail Server," enter the following settings:
    • Server: your email provider's SMTP server (e.g., smtp.gmail.com)
    • User Name: your email address
    • Password: your email password
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

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