How to Add an Email Account on Mac

Are you trying to set up an email account on your Mac? Adding an email address is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps. In this article, we will guide you through the process of adding an email account on Mac using the Mail app.

Before we begin, it's important to note that the server information may change over time, but for now, it's current and works for email addresses. If you're configuring Outlook with another email app, you'll likely need this server information as well.

To add an email account on your Mac, follow these steps:

1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.

2. Select 'Other Mail Account...' from the dropdown menu and click Continue.

3. Enter the name associated with the account, the email address, and the password, then click 'Sign In' to add the email account to Mail.

Alternatively, you can also add an email account by selecting 'Add Account' from the 'Mail' menu.

4. Under Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP), select Edit SMTP Server List.

5. Now click on the Account Information tab.

6. Uncheck the option labeled 'Automatically detect and maintain settings.' This only applies to Apple computers running Yosemite.

7. Check the box to Always trust the certificate.

If you receive a message warning that the certificate is not trusted, follow these steps:

* Select 'Show Certificate' from the dropdown menu.

* Click on the 'Trust' tab.

* Select 'Always Trust' from the drop-down menu.

That's it! Your email account should now be set up and ready to use on your Mac. You can delete an email account from Mail for Mac just as easily, so if you have an old or outdated or redundant email account configured, you can simply remove it.

If you use multiple email accounts on Mail for Mac, you might find it useful to set the default email account that gets used when you're sending emails from your Mac. To do this, go to the 'Mail' menu and select 'Preferences.' Then, click on the 'Accounts' tab and select the default email account.

In conclusion, adding an email account on Mac is a fairly simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following these steps, you should be able to set up your email account on your Mac using the Mail app.

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