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Apple Mail
Configure Email Services

2026-10-16 03:24:53.888

Apple Mail
 Configure Email Services

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.