How to change outgoing mail server on imac

To change the outgoing mail server on an iMac, you'll need to update the settings in your email client. Here's a step-by-step guide for popular email clients:

Method 1: Changing Outgoing Mail Server in Mail.app (built-in email client)

  1. Open Mail.app on your iMac.
  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 the email account you want to change the outgoing mail server for.
  5. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  6. In the "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)" field, enter the new outgoing mail server address.
  7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Changing Outgoing Mail Server in Microsoft Outlook

  1. Open Microsoft Outlook on your iMac.
  2. Click on "Tools" in the top menu bar and select "Account Settings" (or use the keyboard shortcut Control + Shift + A).
  3. Select the email account you want to change the outgoing mail server for.
  4. Click on the "Change" button next to "Outgoing mail server (SMTP)".
  5. Enter the new outgoing mail server address and click "OK".
  6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to save the changes.

Method 3: Changing Outgoing Mail Server in Mozilla Thunderbird

  1. Open Mozilla Thunderbird on your iMac.
  2. Click on "Edit" in the top menu bar and select "Account Settings" (or use the keyboard shortcut Control + Shift + A).
  3. Select the email account you want to change the outgoing mail server for.
  4. Click on the "Server Settings" tab.
  5. In the "Outgoing Server (SMTP)" field, enter the new outgoing mail server address.
  6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 4: Changing Outgoing Mail Server in Other Email Clients

If you're using a different email client, such as Apple Mail or Entourage, the process may vary. You can usually find the settings by following these general steps:

  1. Open your email client and go to the "Settings" or "Preferences" menu.
  2. Look for the "Accounts" or "Email Accounts" section.
  3. Select the email account you want to change the outgoing mail server for.
  4. Look for the "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)" or "SMTP Server" field.
  5. Enter the new outgoing mail server address and click "OK" to save the changes.

Remember to update the outgoing mail server address with the correct information provided by your email provider or the new service you're using.