How to change mac mail account
To change a Mac Mail account, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Change Account Settings
- Open Mail on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select the 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.
- Enter the new account information, such as the email address, password, and account name.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 2: Remove and Re-add the Account
- Open Mail on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select the account you want to change from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
- Click the "minus" button (-) at the bottom of the window to remove the account.
- Click "OK" to confirm the removal of the account.
- Go to the "Mail" menu and select "Add Account" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A).
- Follow the prompts to set up the account again with the new information.
Method 3: Use the "Advanced" Tab
- Open Mail on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select the account you want to change from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
- Click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Click on the "Change" button next to the "Account Type" or "Incoming Mail Server" fields.
- Enter the new account information and click "OK" to save the changes.
After changing the account, you may need to re-enter your password or verify your account information. If you're having trouble, you can try restarting Mail or contacting your email provider for assistance.