How do I set up my email account in Mac Mail?

Here’s how you can configure your email account on Mac Mail:

Open Mail.
- Launch the Mail application on your Mac.

Add a New Account.
- In the top bar, go to Mail and select Add Account.

Select 'Add Other Mail Account'.
- A window will pop up; select Add Other Mail Account and click Continue.

Enter Your Account Information:
- You will be prompted to enter the following details:
- Full Name: Your full name.
- Email Address: Your email address (e.g., yourname@exampledomain.co.za).
- Password: The password for your email account.

Sign In.
- After entering your details, click Sign In to proceed to the next page.

Incoming & Outgoing Mail Server Info:
- Enter the following details:
- Email Address: Your full email address (e.g., yourname@exampledomain.co.za).
- Username: Your full email address.
- Password: Your email account’s password.
- Account Type: IMAP
- Incoming Mail Server: mail.exampledomain.co.za
- Outgoing Mail Server: mail.exampledomain.co.za

Sign In Again.
- Click Sign In to verify the account information.

Select the Apps.
- Choose the apps you want to use with this account (e.g., Mail, Notes).

Click 'Done'.
- Your email account setup is complete!

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team via a support ticket or by emailing us at helpdesk@elitehost.co.za.​

Updated on: 28/10/2024