Mac mail settings

Here are the common settings for Mac Mail:

Incoming Mail Server:

• Host Name: imap.gmail.com (or your email provider's IMAP server)
• Username: Your full email address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
• Password: Your email account password
• Port: 993 (or your email provider's recommended port)

Outgoing Mail Server:

• Host Name: smtp.gmail.com (or your email provider's SMTP server)
• Username: Your full email address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
• Password: Your email account password
• Port: 587 (or your email provider's recommended port)

Other Settings:

• Authentication: Use Password
• Use SSL: Yes (or your email provider's recommended encryption method)
• Use Authentication: Yes
• Delete messages from server: When removed from "On My Mac" (or your preferred setting)

Additional Tips:

• Make sure to enable IMAP in your email account settings (if not already enabled).
• If you're using Gmail, you may need to allow less secure apps to access your account.
• If you're having trouble connecting, try restarting your Mac or checking your email provider's settings.
• You can also use the "Test Account Settings" button in Mac Mail to verify your settings.

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up Mac Mail:

1. Open Mac Mail.
2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences."
3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
4. Click the "+" button to add a new account.
5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue."
6. Enter your name, email address, and password.
7. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
8. Enter the incoming and outgoing mail server settings (above).
9. Click "Create" to save the account settings.
10. Click "Test" to verify your account settings.

That's it! Your Mac Mail should now be set up and ready to use.