How to set up comcast email on mac mail

To set up Comcast email on Mac Mail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Mac Mail

• Click on the Mail icon in the Dock or Applications folder to open Mac Mail.

Step 2: Create a New Account

• Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
• Click on the "Accounts" tab.
• Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new account.

Step 3: Enter Your Comcast Email Account Information

• In the "Account" window, select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
• Enter your Comcast email address in the "Full Name" and "Email Address" fields.
• Enter your Comcast email password in the "Password" field.
• Enter your Comcast email server information:
  • Incoming Mail Server: imap.comcast.net
  • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.comcast.net
  • User Name: your Comcast email address (e.g., [email protected])
• Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 4: Verify Your Account Information

• Mac Mail will attempt to verify your account information. If everything is correct, you'll see a success message.
• If you encounter any issues, you may need to check your Comcast email account settings or contact Comcast support for assistance.

Step 5: Set Up Your Account

• Once your account is verified, you'll be prompted to set up your account.
• Choose the type of account you want to set up (e.g., IMAP or POP).
• Choose the folder where you want to store your emails (e.g., Inbox, Sent, etc.).
• Click "Create" to set up your account.

Step 6: Verify Your Account

• Mac Mail will attempt to connect to your Comcast email account and retrieve your emails.
• If everything is correct, you'll see your emails listed in the Mail window.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Comcast email account using Mac Mail. If you encounter any issues or have trouble setting up your account, feel free to ask.