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

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

1. Open Mail.
2. • Launch the Mail application on your Mac.
2. Add a New Account.
3. • In the top bar, go to Mail and select Add Account.
3. Select 'Add Other Mail Account'.
4. • A window will pop up; select Add Other Mail Account and click Continue.
4. Enter Your Account Information:
5. • 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.
5. Sign In.
6. • After entering your details, click Sign In to proceed to the next page.
6. Incoming & Outgoing Mail Server Info:
7. • 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
7. Sign In Again.
8. • Click Sign In to verify the account information.
8. Select the Apps.
9. • Choose the apps you want to use with this account (e.g., Mail, Notes).
9. Click 'Done'.
10. • Your email account setup is complete!

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Updated on: 28/10/2024