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Configure Email Services - Apple ® Mail

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Configure Email Services - Apple® Mail

Here's how to configure your email services for Apple Mail.
Server addresses, security information and additional support can be obtained from the email provider.
  1. From the desktop, navigate:
    Finder
    Applications
    Mail
    .
  2. From the Menu bar, click:
    Mail
    >
    Preferences
    .
  3. From the Accounts tab, click
    Account Information
    , ensure the settings are correct then click
    Server Settings
    .
    Mac® OS 10.5 and later, click
    Outgoing Mail Server
    Edit Server List
    .
    • Description
      • A unique name for the account.
    • Email Address
      • The email address for the account.
    • Incoming Mail Server
      • The POP / IMAP server address.
    • User Name
      • The email account login name.
        Usernames may vary depending on ISP (e.g. - john.smith@your.isp or jsmith).
    • Password
      • The password required for account access.
    • Outgoing Mail Server
      • The outgoing mail server for the email account.
    Account information
  4. Enter the Description and Server Name then click
    Advanced
    .
    If using Mac OS 10.4 or 10.3 skip to step 5.
  5. Ensure the required settings are correct then click
    OK
    .
  6. From the Advanced section, ensure the required settings are correct then click the
    red dot
    located in the upper-left corner.