How to set up pop3 email on mac mail

To set up POP3 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 Account Information

• Enter the following information:
  • Account Type: Select "POP"
  • Description: Enter a name for your account (e.g., "Personal Email")
  • Username: Enter your email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@your_email_provider.com)
  • Password: Enter your email password
  • Host Name: Enter the POP3 server name (e.g., pop.your_email_provider.com)
  • Port: Enter the POP3 port number (usually 110)
• Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 4: Set Up Incoming Mail Server

• Enter the following information:
  • Account Type: Select "POP"
  • Description: Leave blank
  • Username: Enter your email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@your_email_provider.com)
  • Password: Enter your email password
  • Host Name: Enter the POP3 server name (e.g., pop.your_email_provider.com)
  • Port: Enter the POP3 port number (usually 110)
• Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 5: Set Up Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)

• Enter the following information:
  • Account Type: Select "SMTP"
  • Description: Leave blank
  • Username: Enter your email address (e.g., [your_email_address]@your_email_provider.com)
  • Password: Enter your email password
  • Host Name: Enter the SMTP server name (e.g., smtp.your_email_provider.com)
  • Port: Enter the SMTP port number (usually 25)
• Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 6: Verify Account Settings

• Review your account settings to ensure everything is correct.
• If you need to make any changes, click "Back" and modify the settings accordingly.
• Once you're satisfied with your settings, click "Create" to create the new account.

Step 7: Set Up Your Email Account

• Your email account is now set up in Mac Mail.
• You can now send and receive emails using your POP3 email account.

That's it! You should now be able to access your POP3 email account using Mac Mail. If you encounter any issues or have trouble setting up your account, feel free to ask for further assistance.