How to change outgoing mail server on mac to online

To change the outgoing mail server on a Mac to an online server, you'll need to update your Mail app settings. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Using the Mail app

  1. Open the Mail app 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.
  5. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  6. Click on the "Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)" dropdown menu and select "Edit SMTP Server List".
  7. Click the "+" button to add a new SMTP server.
  8. Enter the following information:
    • Server Name: The outgoing mail server provided by your online email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.).
    • User Name: Your email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@gmail.com).
    • Password: Your email account password.
    • Authentication: Select "Password" or "OAuth" depending on your email provider's requirements.
  9. Click "OK" to save the changes.
  10. Click "OK" again to close the Preferences window.

Method 2: Using the System Preferences

  1. Click on the Apple menu and select "System Preferences".
  2. Click on "Internet Accounts".
  3. Select your email account from the list of accounts.
  4. Click on the "Account" tab.
  5. Click on the "SMTP" dropdown menu and select "Edit SMTP Server List".
  6. Click the "+" button to add a new SMTP server.
  7. Enter the same information as in Method 1 (Server Name, User Name, Password, and Authentication).
  8. Click "OK" to save the changes.
  9. Click "OK" again to close the System Preferences window.

Verify the changes

  1. Open the Mail app and try sending an email to test the new outgoing mail server settings.

If you're using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, you'll need to update the outgoing mail server settings within that application.

Remember to update your outgoing mail server settings with the correct information provided by your online email provider to ensure successful email sending.