Shared mailbox apple mail

A shared mailbox in Apple Mail!

A shared mailbox, also known as a shared inbox or shared email account, is a feature that allows multiple users to access and manage a single email account. This can be useful for teams, families, or organizations where multiple people need to collaborate on email management.

Here's how to set up a shared mailbox in Apple Mail:

Prerequisites:

  1. You need to have an Apple ID and be signed in to your Mac or iOS device.
  2. You need to have an email account that allows shared access (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, or iCloud).

Setting up a shared mailbox in Apple Mail:

Method 1: Using iCloud

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences (on Mac) or Settings > Mail (on iOS).
  3. Click on Accounts and select the email account you want to share.
  4. Click on Advanced and select Shared Mailbox.
  5. Enter the email address and password of the shared mailbox.
  6. Click OK to save the changes.

Method 2: Using Gmail or Outlook

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences (on Mac) or Settings > Mail (on iOS).
  3. Click on Accounts and select the email account you want to share.
  4. Click on Edit next to the account name.
  5. Scroll down to the Advanced section and select Shared Mailbox.
  6. Enter the email address and password of the shared mailbox.
  7. Click OK to save the changes.

Using a shared mailbox in Apple Mail:

  1. Once you've set up the shared mailbox, you can access it by clicking on the Mail menu and selecting Shared Mailbox.
  2. You can also access the shared mailbox by clicking on the Mailboxes button in the top-left corner of the Apple Mail window and selecting Shared Mailbox.
  3. You can manage the shared mailbox by adding or removing users, setting permissions, and configuring notifications.

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