How to change port settings in mac mail

To change port settings in Mac Mail, you can follow these steps:

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 the account you want to modify from the list on the left.
5. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
6. Scroll down to the "Incoming Mail Server" and "Outgoing Mail Server" sections.
7. Click on the "Port" dropdown menu next to each server type (IMAP or POP) and select the desired port number from the list.
8. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 2: Using the Server Settings window

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 the account you want to modify from the list on the left.
5. Click on the "Edit Server List" button.
6. Select the server type (IMAP or POP) you want to modify from the list.
7. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
8. Scroll down to the "Port" section.
9. Enter the desired port number in the "Port" field.
10. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Common port numbers:

• IMAP: 143 (default), 993 (SSL/TLS)
• POP: 110 (default), 995 (SSL/TLS)
• SMTP: 25 (default), 587 (TLS)

Note: If you're using a custom port number, make sure to enter it correctly, as incorrect port numbers may prevent you from sending or receiving emails.