How to add an IMAP account to Mac Mail. Print

How to Manually Add an IMAP Account to the Mac Mail App

Step 1: Open Mac Mail

• First, open the Mail app on your Mac. You can find this in the Applications folder or by using Spotlight Search (press Cmd + Space and type "Mail").

Step 2: Open the "Add Account" Window

• Once Mail is open, click Mail in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
• Select Add Account from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Choose "Other Mail Account"

• In the list of email providers, select Other Mail Account..., then click Continue.

Step 4: Enter Account Information

• Now, you’ll need to enter some basic info:
  • Name: Enter your name (this will be shown to recipients).
  • Email Address: Enter the email address for the IMAP account you’re adding.
  • Password: Enter the password for this email account.
• Click Sign In.

Step 5: Configure the IMAP Settings Manually

• The Incoming Mail Server and Outgoing Mail Server fields will appear.

  For Incoming Mail Server (IMAP):

  • Account Type: Make sure IMAP is selected.
  • Mail Server: Enter the IMAP server address (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com).
  • Username: Enter your full email address.
  • Password: This should already be filled in.

  For Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP):

  • Mail Server: Enter the SMTP server address (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com).
  • Username: Again, your full email address.
  • Password: Enter your password.

• Click Sign In.

Step 6: Select Apps to Use with the Account

• You’ll be asked which apps you want to use with this email account. Usually, you’ll want Mail and Notes checked.
• Click Done to finish.