How to add mail on mac

To add an email account on a Mac, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Add an email account using Mail

1. Open the Mail app on your Mac. 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 the type of email account you want to add (e.g. iCloud, Gmail, Exchange, etc.).
6. Enter your email address and password, and then click "Continue".
7. Follow the prompts to set up your email account. You may need to enter additional information, such as your name and email password.

Method 2: Add an email account using System Preferences

1. Click on the Apple menu and select "System Preferences".
2. Click on "Internet Accounts".
3. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
4. Select the type of email account you want to add (e.g. iCloud, Gmail, Exchange, etc.).
5. Enter your email address and password, and then click "Create".
6. Follow the prompts to set up your email account. You may need to enter additional information, such as your name and email password.

Common email settings

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

• Email address: Your email address (e.g. [yourname]@gmail.com)
• Password: Your email password
• Server: The server address for your email account (e.g. imap.gmail.com or pop.gmail.com)
• Port: The port number for your email account (e.g. 993 or 995)
• Username: Your email address (e.g. [yourname]@gmail.com)
• Authentication: You may need to select "Password" or "OAuth" as the authentication method

Troubleshooting tips

If you're having trouble setting up your email account, here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Make sure your email address and password are correct.
• Check your email account settings to ensure they are correct.
• Try restarting your Mac and trying again.
• If you're using a third-party email client, try using the built-in Mail app on your Mac instead.
• If you're still having trouble, you may want to contact your email provider's support team for further assistance.