How to change email on mail app mac
To change your email account settings in the Mail app on a Mac, follow these steps:
Method 1: Change Email Account Settings
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu at the top of the screen and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
- In the Preferences window, select the email account you want to change from the list on the left side of the window.
- Click on the "Account" tab.
- Click on the "Edit" button next to "Account Information".
- Enter your new email address and password in the respective fields.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 2: Remove and Re-add Email Account
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Select the email account you want to change from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
- Click on the "Edit" button next to the account name.
- Click "Remove" to remove the account from the Mail app.
- Go to the Mail app's Preferences window (Method 1, step 2).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to add a new account.
- Follow the prompts to set up your new email account.
Additional Tips:
- If you're changing your email address, you may need to update your account information on other devices and services that use the same email address.
- If you're switching from one email provider to another, you may need to update your account settings on the new provider's website or app.
- If you're experiencing issues with your email account after changing the settings, try restarting the Mail app or checking the email provider's website for any known issues.