How to add nhs mail to mac

To add NHS Mail to your Mac, you'll need to set up a Microsoft Exchange account. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have an NHS Mail account (also known as a "NHS.net" account).
  2. You have a Mac with macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later.
  3. You have a Microsoft Exchange account set up on your Mac (if you don't have one, you can create a new one).

Step 1: Create a Microsoft Exchange account on your Mac

  1. Go to System Preferences > Internet Accounts.
  2. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  3. Select "Exchange" from the list of account types.
  4. Enter your NHS Mail email address and password.
  5. Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 2: Configure your NHS Mail account

  1. In the "Exchange" window, enter the following settings:
    • Server: mail.nhs.net
    • User name: Your NHS Mail email address (e.g., [email protected])
    • Password: Your NHS Mail password
    • Domain: nhs.net
  2. Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 3: Verify your account

  1. You may be prompted to verify your account. If so, follow the instructions to complete the verification process.
  2. Once verified, you should see your NHS Mail account listed in the Internet Accounts window.

Step 4: Set up your NHS Mail account in Mail

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" and enter your NHS Mail email address and password.
  6. Click "Create" to add the account.

Step 5: Configure your NHS Mail account in Outlook

  1. If you have Outlook installed on your Mac, you can also set up your NHS Mail account in Outlook.
  2. Open Outlook and go to "File" > "Add Account".
  3. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
  4. Select "Microsoft Exchange" and enter the following settings:
    • Server: mail.nhs.net
    • User name: Your NHS Mail email address (e.g., [email protected])
    • Password: Your NHS Mail password
    • Domain: nhs.net
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

That's it! Your NHS Mail account should now be set up on your Mac. You can access your email, calendar, and contacts using the Mail app or Outlook.