How to set up imap email on mac mail

To set up IMAP email on a Mac using Mail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Mail

• Click on the Mail icon in the Dock or use Spotlight to search for "Mail" and open it.

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: Choose the Account Type

• Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
• Click "Continue".

Step 4: Enter Your Account Information

• Enter your name, email address, and password.
• Make sure to select "IMAP" as the account type.
• Click "Continue".

Step 5: Enter Your IMAP Server Settings

• Enter the following information:
  • Incoming Mail Server: imap.yourdomain.com (replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name)
  • User Name: your email address
  • Password: your email password
  • Authentication: Password
• Click "Continue".

Step 6: Enter Your SMTP Server Settings

• Enter the following information:
  • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.yourdomain.com (replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name)
  • User Name: your email address
  • Password: your email password
  • Authentication: Password
• Click "Continue".

Step 7: Verify Your Account Settings

• Review your account settings to ensure everything is correct.
• If everything looks good, click "Create" to create the account.

Step 8: Set Up Your Mailbox

• Mail will now set up your mailbox and synchronize your email.
• You may be prompted to enter your email password again to complete the setup process.

Step 9: Start Using Your IMAP Email Account

• You can now start using your IMAP email account in Mail.
• You can access your email, contacts, and calendar by clicking on the corresponding tabs in the Mail window.

That's it! You should now be able to access your IMAP email account using Mail on your Mac.