When looking to setup a new email account on Apple Mac, or wanting to add an additional email account, the process is very straightforward. This tutorial shows you the steps required to configure your email account, ensuring you can start sending and receiving messages seamlessly. Whether setting up your first email account or adding another one, these instructions will help you get started. 

Setting up a New Email Account on Your Apple Mac

Add Account

– Launch the Mail Application on your Mac. For your first Email Account, Apple Mail will automatically redirect you to the Add Account window.

– If adding another Account, select Add Account from the Mail Menu.

– Select “Add Other Mail Account” from the list of available options.

– Click Continue and provide the following details:

– Full Name: The Name you want to appear as the Sender.

– Email Address: Your Email Address that’s set up with your ISP.

– Password: The Password for this Email Address. Click Next.

Manual Configuration

You may receive an Account must be manually configured message because Mail will attempt to contact the Default Server, which may not work.

– If you get this message, click Next and enter the following information for the Incoming Mail Server:

– Mail Server: For example mail.yourdomainname.co.za (or the IP Address provided by Domains.co.za).

– User Name: Your Email Address.

– Password: Your Email Password. Click Next.

To configure the Outgoing Mail Server, enter the following details:

– SMTP Server: mail.your domain name.co.za (or your IP Address provided by Domains.co.za).

– User Name: Your Email Address.

– Password: Your Email Password. Click Create.

Configure Account Settings

– On the Mail Menu, select Preferences and go to Accounts.

– Select your new Email Account from the left-hand column.

– Go to Advanced and uncheck Automatically detect and maintain account settings.

Update Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) Settings

– Navigate back to Accounts and select Edit SMTP Server List from the Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) drop-down menu.

– Go to Advanced and uncheck Automatically detect and maintain account settings.

– Port: It is recommended to use port 587 (without SSL) or 465 (with SSL) as many ISPs block the default port 25.

– Authentication: Select Password from the drop-down Menu.

– Check Allow insecure authentication (if you don’t see this option, update Apple Mail to the latest version). Click OK.

Additional Information

Email Protocols

IMAP keeps your emails on the server and synchronises them across devices, making it ideal when you check your email from multiple devices. POP downloads emails to your local device and typically removes them from the server, which may be suitable if you only use one device.

SSL Encryption

Enabling SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) ensures your email communication is encrypted, providing an extra layer of security. Always use SSL if it’s available to protect your data during transmission.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues, double-check your email server settings, ensure your internet connection is stable, and verify that your email password is correct. Also, ensure your Apple Mail application is updated to the latest version to avoid compatibility issues.