How to add new email to apple mail
To add a new email account to Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device, follow these steps:
On a Mac:
- Open Apple Mail by clicking on the Mail icon in the Dock or by searching for it in Spotlight.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select the type of email account you want to add (e.g. iCloud, Gmail, Exchange, etc.).
- Enter your email address and password, and click "Continue".
- Follow the prompts to set up your account, which may include entering additional settings such as your name, email address, and password.
- Click "Create" to add the account to Apple Mail.
On an iOS device:
- Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
- Tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
- Tap on "Add Account".
- Select the type of email account you want to add (e.g. iCloud, Gmail, Exchange, etc.).
- Enter your email address and password, and tap "Next".
- Follow the prompts to set up your account, which may include entering additional settings such as your name, email address, and password.
- Tap "Save" to add the account to Apple Mail.
Additional steps for specific email providers:
- For Gmail accounts, you may need to enable IMAP or POP3 access in your Gmail settings before you can add the account to Apple Mail.
- For Exchange accounts, you may need to enter your Exchange server settings, including the server name, username, and password.
- For Outlook.com accounts, you may need to enter your Outlook.com email address and password, and then click "Sign in" to complete the setup process.
Troubleshooting tips:
- If you're having trouble setting up your email account, try restarting your device or checking your email provider's settings to ensure that IMAP or POP3 access is enabled.
- If you're still having trouble, try resetting your email account password or contacting your email provider's support team for assistance.