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

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  4. Enable IMAP and SMTP.
  5. Click "Save Changes."

Step 2: Set up Apple Mail

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Accounts."
  3. Click the "+" button to add a new account.
  4. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue."
  5. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  6. Click "Next."

Step 3: Configure the outgoing mail server

  1. In the "Account Information" section, select "SMTP" as the outgoing mail server type.
  2. Enter the following information:
    • Server: smtp.gmail.com
    • Port: 587
    • Authentication: Password
    • User Name: Your Gmail address
    • Password: Your Gmail password
  3. Click "Next."

Step 4: Verify the settings

  1. Apple Mail will verify the settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
  2. Click "Create" to save the account.

Step 5: Test the outgoing mail server

  1. Compose a new email in Apple Mail and send it to a test recipient.
  2. 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.