Outgoing mail server for gmail on apple mail
To set up Gmail as the outgoing mail server in Apple Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Enable IMAP and SMTP in your Gmail account
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
- Enable IMAP and SMTP.
- Click "Save Changes."
Step 2: Set up Apple Mail
- Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
- Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Accounts."
- Click the "+" button to add a new account.
- Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue."
- Enter your name, email address, and password.
- Click "Next."
Step 3: Configure the outgoing mail server
- In the "Account Information" section, select "SMTP" as the outgoing mail server type.
- Enter the following information:
- Server:
smtp.gmail.com
- Port:
587
- Authentication:
Password
- User Name: Your Gmail address
- Password: Your Gmail password
- Server:
- Click "Next."
Step 4: Verify the settings
- Apple Mail will verify the settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
- Click "Create" to save the account.
Step 5: Test the outgoing mail server
- Compose a new email in Apple Mail and send it to a test recipient.
- If the email is sent successfully, you should receive a delivery report.
That's it! You should now be able to use Gmail as your outgoing mail server in Apple Mail.