What are the server settings for apple mail

Here are the common server settings for Apple Mail:

Incoming Mail Server (IMAP)

• Server Name: imap.mail.com (replace with your email provider's IMAP server name)
• Username: your full email address (e.g., [yourname]@example.com)
• Password: your email account password
• Port: 993 (SSL) or 143 (TLS)
• Authentication: Password or APOP (depending on your email provider)

Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)

• Server Name: smtp.mail.com (replace with your email provider's SMTP server name)
• Username: your full email address (e.g., [yourname]@example.com)
• Password: your email account password
• Port: 587 (TLS) or 25 (SSL)
• Authentication: Password or CRAM-MD5 (depending on your email provider)

Additional Settings

• SSL/TLS: Enable SSL/TLS encryption for both incoming and outgoing mail servers
• Authentication: Choose the authentication method your email provider recommends (e.g., Password, APOP, or CRAM-MD5)
• Delete messages from server: Choose whether to delete messages from the server after downloading them to your Mac

Common Email Providers and Their Server Settings

• Gmail: imap.gmail.com (IMAP), smtp.gmail.com (SMTP)
• Yahoo Mail: imap.yahoo.com (IMAP), smtp.yahoo.com (SMTP)
• Outlook.com: imap-mail.outlook.com (IMAP), smtp-mail.outlook.com (SMTP)
• iCloud: imap.mail.me.com (IMAP), smtp.mail.me.com (SMTP)

Important Notes

• Make sure to replace the server names and ports with the ones provided by your email provider.
• If you're using a third-party email provider, you may need to check their documentation for specific server settings.
• Apple Mail may automatically detect your email provider's settings, so you may not need to enter these settings manually.
• If you're experiencing issues with your email account, try resetting your password or contacting your email provider's support team for assistance.