How to change your mail account on mac
To change your email account on a Mac, you'll need to update your email settings in the Mail app. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Update Email Account Settings
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
- In the Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Select the email account you want to update from the list of accounts on the left side of the window.
- Click the "Edit" button next to the account name.
- Enter your new email account information, including the email address, password, and server settings (if applicable).
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 2: Add a New Email Account
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
- In the Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to add a new account.
- Select the type of email account you want to add (e.g., IMAP, POP, or Exchange).
- Enter your new email account information, including the email address, password, and server settings (if applicable).
- Click "Create" to add the new account.
Additional Tips:
- If you're switching from one email provider to another, you may need to update your email settings on your email provider's website before updating your Mail app settings.
- If you're using an email account that requires two-factor authentication (2FA), you may need to generate an app-specific password or use an authenticator app to complete the setup process.
- If you're having trouble updating your email account settings, try restarting the Mail app or checking the email provider's website for any known issues or updates.