How to change email on mail

To change your email address on Mail (the default email app on Macs), follow these steps:

Method 1: Change Email Address in Mail Preferences

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select your email account from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
  5. Click on the "Edit" button next to your email address.
  6. Enter your new email address in the "Email Address" field.
  7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Change Email Address in Account Settings

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu in the top menu bar and select "Account Settings" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. Select your email account from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
  4. Click on the "Account Information" tab.
  5. Click on the "Edit" button next to "Email Address".
  6. Enter your new email address in the "Email Address" field.
  7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 3: Change Email Address using IMAP or POP

If you're using IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) or POP (Post Office Protocol) to connect to your email account, you may need to update your email address on your email provider's website or using their mobile app. Then, follow these steps:

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Mail" menu in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Select your email account from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
  5. Click on the "Edit" button next to your email address.
  6. Enter your new email address in the "Email Address" field.
  7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Note: If you're using a third-party email service like Gmail or Outlook, you may need to update your email address on their website or mobile app before updating it in Mail.