{"id":733,"date":"2022-01-21T09:36:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T09:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/hostinger-tutorials\/uncategorized\/how-to-add-email-account-to-mac-mail\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T09:29:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:29:21","slug":"how-to-add-email-account-to-mac-mail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-add-email-account-to-mac-mail\/","title":{"rendered":"How to add an email account on Mac to send and receive emails in Apple mail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Efficient email management is a vital part of professional communication. Part of this is adding an email account to your Mac Mail app, which is simple and hassle-free.<\/p><p>Whether setting up a new device or integrating a professional email into your workflow, understanding how to add an email account on Mac is essential.<\/p><p>This guide will walk you through configuring email on Mac Mail using Hostinger&rsquo;s email hosting services. These plans not only provide the resources and reliability that modern businesses need but also ensure easy email setup and management on Mac. Let&rsquo;s get started.<\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.hostinger.com\/content\/tutorials\/pdf\/Website-Launch-Checklist-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download website launch checklist<\/a><\/p><p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-add-an-email-account-on-mac\">How to Add an Email Account on Mac<\/h2><p>From gathering your details to choosing your email account type and verifying your configurations, we&rsquo;ll guide you through each step to add an <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-create-an-email\/\">email account<\/a> to your Mac Mail app.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-collect-your-email-details\">1. Collect Your Email Details<\/h3><p>Before setting up email on Mac, ensure you have all the account information ready. This step prevents unnecessary interruptions and ensures a smooth setup. Make sure you have:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your email address <\/strong>&ndash; this is the credential you&rsquo;ll use to log in and receive emails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password <\/strong>&ndash; the secret key to accessing your email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incoming and outgoing server settings <\/strong>&ndash; these settings are vital for sending and receiving messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If you&rsquo;re missing any of these details, there&rsquo;s no need to worry. Reach out to your email provider or check their support resources for assistance.<\/p><p>Keep in mind that choosing a <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/small-business-email-hosting\/\">reliable email provider<\/a> is crucial. <a href=\"\/ca\/business-email\">Hostinger&rsquo;s Business Mail plans<\/a> cater to businesses of all sizes, offering mailing solutions starting at just <strong>CA$ 0.59\/month<\/strong>. Meanwhile, web hosting customers can get a professional email service for free with their plan.<\/p><p>Hostinger offers handy features like <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/email\/how-to-forward-your-emails\/\">email forwarding<\/a>, aliases, anti-spam, and virus protection. We also ensure your account information and server settings are easily accessible for seamless integration with various email clients, including Mac Mail.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-email-hosting\" href=\"\/ca\/business-email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Email-hosting-cta-banner.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77916\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-add-an-email-account-in-mac-mail\">2. Add an Email Account in Mac Mail<\/h3><p>Once you&rsquo;ve gathered all the necessary details, it&rsquo;s time to add an email account to Mail. For Hostinger customers, follow this step-by-step email setup for Mac tutorial:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using the Safari browser, log in to your Hostinger account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Emails<\/strong> section and click on <strong>Manage<\/strong> next to your domain.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/hpanel-emails-manage-highlighted.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/hpanel-emails-manage-highlighted.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Selecting an email account in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-98851\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access <strong>Connect Apps &amp; Devices<\/strong> from the left sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Set up Apple devices<\/strong> in the <strong>Apple auto-configuration <\/strong>section.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/hpanel-emails-connect-apps-devices-set-up-apple-devices-highlighted.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/hpanel-emails-connect-apps-devices-set-up-apple-devices-highlighted.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Selecting the Set up Apple devices option in the Connect Apps &amp; Devices page of hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-98852\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your name and select the correct email address. Then, click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The following information will appear. Scan the QR code or click the <strong>Download profile <\/strong>button to save it to your Mac device.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/hpanel-emails-connect-apps-devices-auto-configuration-is-ready-download-profile-highlighted.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/hpanel-emails-connect-apps-devices-auto-configuration-is-ready-download-profile-highlighted.png\/public\" alt='A screenshot showing the \"Auto-configuration is ready\" message in hPanel' class=\"wp-image-98853\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the downloaded file and follow the prompts to approve and install the profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your Mac Mail app. If prompted, re-enter your email account&rsquo;s password.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>This completes the Mac email client setup. If the synchronization for your new email address doesn&rsquo;t start automatically, wait a moment or restart the email client app.<\/p><p>        <div class=\"protip\">\n            <div class=\"protip__heading\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M1.49234 23.5024C1.23229 23.5024 0.972242 23.4024 0.782206 23.2123C0.562165 22.9923 0.452144 22.6822 0.502153 22.3722C0.562165 21.9221 1.14227 17.9113 3.00262 16.351C3.63274 15.8209 4.43289 15.5509 5.26305 15.5609C6.09321 15.5909 6.87335 15.9109 7.47347 16.4911C8.6937 17.6913 8.76371 19.6717 7.6435 20.9919C6.0832 22.8523 2.08245 23.4324 1.63237 23.4924C1.59236 23.4924 1.54235 23.4924 1.50234 23.4924L1.49234 23.5024ZM5.16303 17.5613C4.84297 17.5613 4.53291 17.6713 4.29287 17.8813C3.60274 18.4614 3.07264 19.9317 2.75258 21.242C4.06282 20.9219 5.5331 20.3918 6.11321 19.7017C6.55329 19.1716 6.54329 18.3814 6.0832 17.9213C5.85316 17.7013 5.5431 17.5713 5.20304 17.5613C5.19304 17.5613 5.17303 17.5613 5.16303 17.5613ZM11.7243 21.8821C11.4942 21.8821 11.2642 21.8021 11.0841 21.652C10.8541 21.462 10.7241 21.1819 10.7241 20.8819V15.9109L8.08358 13.2705H3.11264C2.81259 13.2705 2.53254 13.1404 2.3425 12.9104C2.15246 12.6803 2.07245 12.3803 2.12246 12.0902C2.19247 11.7102 2.84259 8.36953 4.70294 7.12929C6.33325 6.04909 8.96375 6.49918 10.244 6.80923C11.5442 4.96889 13.2546 3.4286 15.2349 2.33839C17.4553 1.11816 19.9858 0.518051 22.4963 0.498047C23.0464 0.498047 23.4865 0.948132 23.4865 1.49824C23.4865 5.0389 22.3763 9.97983 17.1753 13.7605C17.4853 15.0408 17.9354 17.6613 16.8552 19.2816C15.615 21.1419 12.2744 21.7921 11.8943 21.8621C11.8343 21.8721 11.7743 21.8821 11.7143 21.8821H11.7243ZM12.7245 16.181V19.6016C13.7146 19.2916 14.7948 18.7915 15.2049 18.1814C15.675 17.4812 15.605 16.091 15.385 14.9008C14.5248 15.3808 13.6346 15.8109 12.7245 16.181ZM9.66388 12.0302L11.9643 14.3307C13.1845 13.8306 14.3648 13.2204 15.485 12.5103C19.9358 9.51974 21.2361 5.60901 21.4561 2.53843C19.6157 2.67846 17.8254 3.20856 16.2051 4.09872C14.2847 5.14892 12.6544 6.68921 11.4942 8.54956C10.7841 9.65977 10.174 10.82 9.66388 12.0302ZM4.39289 11.2701H7.81353C8.1936 10.3599 8.63368 9.46974 9.11377 8.60957C7.92355 8.38953 6.51329 8.31952 5.81315 8.78961C5.19304 9.19968 4.70294 10.3099 4.39289 11.2701Z\" fill=\"#673DE6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n                <p class=\"protip__title\">\n                    Pro Tip                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"protip__content\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-setup-email-on-ios\/\">Setting up an email account on an iPhone<\/a> or iPad with the <strong>Apple auto-configuration<\/strong> option follows a similar process.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n<\/p><p>If you prefer adding Hostinger email to Mac Mail manually, return to the <strong>Connect Apps &amp; Devices<\/strong> page and access the <strong>Manual Configuration<\/strong> section. Here, you&rsquo;ll find the <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/email\/pop3-imap-smtp-protocols-explained-ports\/\">POP3, IMAP, and SMTP protocols<\/a> to use.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/hpanel-emails-connect-apps-devices-manual-configuration.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/hpanel-emails-connect-apps-devices-manual-configuration.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"The manual configuration settings using email protocols in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-98854\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>On your Mac device, go to <strong>Mail &rarr; Add Account<\/strong>. Choose <strong>Other Mail Account<\/strong>, then click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/mac-mail-choose-a-mail-account-provider-other-mail-account-highlighted.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/mac-mail-choose-a-mail-account-provider-other-mail-account-highlighted.png\/public\" alt=\"Selecting the Other Mail Account... option in the Mac Mail setup wizard\" class=\"wp-image-98855\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-enter-the-account-details\">3. Enter the Account Details<\/h3><p>After selecting your email provider, the Mac Mail app will take you to the <strong>Add a Mail Account<\/strong> panel. Here, enter the following information in the corresponding fields:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name<\/strong> &ndash; enter your full name or company name as you want it to appear on your outgoing messages, depending on the purpose of the mail account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Address <\/strong>&ndash; input the Mac email address for the account you are adding. Enter it accurately to prevent any login issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password <\/strong>&ndash; input the password associated with your email address, which is the same one used to access your email provider&rsquo;s web interface.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/mac-mail-add-a-mail-account.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/mac-mail-add-a-mail-account.png\/public\" alt=\"Filling the Name, Email Address, and Password field in the Mac Mail setup wizard\" class=\"wp-image-98856\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>Once you&rsquo;ve filled out these details, click <strong>Sign In<\/strong> to proceed.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-choose-the-account-type\">4. Choose the Account Type<\/h3><p>In the next panel, you may see the <strong>Unable to verify account name or password <\/strong>message. Don&rsquo;t worry, as this prompt is common. The Mail app often can&rsquo;t automatically detect the email subdomain and may require you to input server details manually.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/mac-mail-setup-wizard-unable-to-verify-account-name-or-password-highlighted.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/mac-mail-setup-wizard-unable-to-verify-account-name-or-password-highlighted.png\/public\" alt='A screenshot showing the \"Unable to verify account name or password\" message in the Mac Mail setup wizard' class=\"wp-image-98857\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>Now, select an account type. You have two options &ndash; POP3 or IMAP. Here are their key differences:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>POP3 <\/strong>&ndash; the POP3 protocol downloads your emails from the server to your mail client, but it doesn&rsquo;t sync these actions back to the server. This could cause discrepancies between the inboxes on your various devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IMAP <\/strong>&ndash; IMAP is generally the recommended method for accessing your emails. Unlike POP3, this account type synchronizes your messages across all devices. So, any actions you take in the mail client on your Mac will be reflected on your phone or tablet.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Hostinger&rsquo;s email services are fully optimized for IMAP, ensuring consistent and reliable email management across all your devices. For smooth synchronization, especially when checking emails on multiple devices, it is advisable to choose IMAP as your account type.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-set-up-the-incoming-mail-server\">5. Set Up the Incoming Mail Server<\/h3><p>The next step in setting up your Mac Mail is configuring your incoming mail server, which is essential for receiving emails. You can typically find these settings in your email service provider&rsquo;s configuration section.<\/p><p>If you use Hostinger, input the following as your incoming mail server, depending on your account type:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IMAP <\/strong>&ndash; imap.hostinger.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>POP3 <\/strong>&ndash; pop.hostinger.com<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Enter the corresponding address into the <strong>Incoming Mail Server<\/strong> field.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-configure-the-outgoing-mail-server-smtp\">6. Configure the Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)<\/h3><p>Now, it&rsquo;s time to set up your outgoing mail server. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard method for sending emails over the internet. Correctly entering the outgoing mail server information is vital for sending emails from your Mac.<\/p><p>For Hostinger customers, the outgoing server is <strong>smtp.hostinger.com<\/strong>. Input this address into the <strong>Outgoing Mail Server<\/strong> field.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/mail-mail-setup-wizard-outgoing-mail-server-selected.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/mail-mail-setup-wizard-outgoing-mail-server-selected.png\/public\" alt=\"Filling the Incoming and Outgoing Mail Server field in the Mac Mail setup wizard\" class=\"wp-image-98858\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>        <div class=\"protip\">\n            <div class=\"protip__heading\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M1.49234 23.5024C1.23229 23.5024 0.972242 23.4024 0.782206 23.2123C0.562165 22.9923 0.452144 22.6822 0.502153 22.3722C0.562165 21.9221 1.14227 17.9113 3.00262 16.351C3.63274 15.8209 4.43289 15.5509 5.26305 15.5609C6.09321 15.5909 6.87335 15.9109 7.47347 16.4911C8.6937 17.6913 8.76371 19.6717 7.6435 20.9919C6.0832 22.8523 2.08245 23.4324 1.63237 23.4924C1.59236 23.4924 1.54235 23.4924 1.50234 23.4924L1.49234 23.5024ZM5.16303 17.5613C4.84297 17.5613 4.53291 17.6713 4.29287 17.8813C3.60274 18.4614 3.07264 19.9317 2.75258 21.242C4.06282 20.9219 5.5331 20.3918 6.11321 19.7017C6.55329 19.1716 6.54329 18.3814 6.0832 17.9213C5.85316 17.7013 5.5431 17.5713 5.20304 17.5613C5.19304 17.5613 5.17303 17.5613 5.16303 17.5613ZM11.7243 21.8821C11.4942 21.8821 11.2642 21.8021 11.0841 21.652C10.8541 21.462 10.7241 21.1819 10.7241 20.8819V15.9109L8.08358 13.2705H3.11264C2.81259 13.2705 2.53254 13.1404 2.3425 12.9104C2.15246 12.6803 2.07245 12.3803 2.12246 12.0902C2.19247 11.7102 2.84259 8.36953 4.70294 7.12929C6.33325 6.04909 8.96375 6.49918 10.244 6.80923C11.5442 4.96889 13.2546 3.4286 15.2349 2.33839C17.4553 1.11816 19.9858 0.518051 22.4963 0.498047C23.0464 0.498047 23.4865 0.948132 23.4865 1.49824C23.4865 5.0389 22.3763 9.97983 17.1753 13.7605C17.4853 15.0408 17.9354 17.6613 16.8552 19.2816C15.615 21.1419 12.2744 21.7921 11.8943 21.8621C11.8343 21.8721 11.7743 21.8821 11.7143 21.8821H11.7243ZM12.7245 16.181V19.6016C13.7146 19.2916 14.7948 18.7915 15.2049 18.1814C15.675 17.4812 15.605 16.091 15.385 14.9008C14.5248 15.3808 13.6346 15.8109 12.7245 16.181ZM9.66388 12.0302L11.9643 14.3307C13.1845 13.8306 14.3648 13.2204 15.485 12.5103C19.9358 9.51974 21.2361 5.60901 21.4561 2.53843C19.6157 2.67846 17.8254 3.20856 16.2051 4.09872C14.2847 5.14892 12.6544 6.68921 11.4942 8.54956C10.7841 9.65977 10.174 10.82 9.66388 12.0302ZM4.39289 11.2701H7.81353C8.1936 10.3599 8.63368 9.46974 9.11377 8.60957C7.92355 8.38953 6.51329 8.31952 5.81315 8.78961C5.19304 9.19968 4.70294 10.3099 4.39289 11.2701Z\" fill=\"#673DE6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n                <p class=\"protip__title\">\n                    Pro Tip                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"protip__content\">SMTP uses a variety of ports, such as 25, 465, and <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/smtp-port-587\/\">587<\/a>. Learn the differences between each <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/smtp-port\/\">SMTP port<\/a> to determine which one you need to use.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-verify-your-account\">7. Verify Your Account<\/h3><p>After completing your IMAP and SMTP setup on Mac, double-check everything to prevent any errors that could obstruct the verification process. Then, click the <strong>Sign In<\/strong> button.<\/p><p>Once the Mac Mail email account configuration is complete, you will see a prompt asking which applications you&rsquo;d like to sync with your email account. This enables you to select if you want to integrate your email with just the Mail app, the Notes app, or both.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/mac-mail-select-the-apps-you-want-to-use-with-this-account-mail-selected.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/mac-mail-select-the-apps-you-want-to-use-with-this-account-mail-selected.png\/public\" alt=\"Selecting the Mail app to use with the email account\" class=\"wp-image-98859\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>After making your selection, click <strong>Done<\/strong> to finalize the setup. As a test, try sending a personal email to and from your other mail account to ensure everything is set up correctly.<\/p><p>For enhanced security, we recommend enabling <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/what-is-ssl\/\">TLS\/SSL encryption<\/a> for your email communications, ensuring all data sent and received is encrypted. Follow these steps to adjust the settings:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From your Mac Mail app, navigate to the <strong>Mail<\/strong> menu and click on <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Accounts<\/strong> and choose the email account for which you want to enable TLS\/SSL encryption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Account Information <\/strong>tab, make sure the <strong>Enable this account <\/strong>option is checked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Server Settings<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Incoming Server<\/strong> section, uncheck <strong>Automatically manage connection settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Use TLS\/SSL<\/strong> checkbox and change the port to <strong>993<\/strong> for IMAP accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, in the <strong>Outgoing Mail Server<\/strong> section, uncheck <strong>Automatically manage connection settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <strong>Use TLS\/SSL<\/strong> and update the port to <strong>465<\/strong>. Click <strong>Save <\/strong>to apply your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>While the default ports <strong>143 <\/strong>(IMAP) and <strong>587 <\/strong>(SMTP) can be used with TLS\/SSL, they may initially connect without encryption. Using ports <strong>993 <\/strong>and <strong>465<\/strong> eliminates this risk by establishing a secure, encrypted connection from the outset, adding another layer of protection for your email communications.<\/p><p>You can also <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-backup-your-emails\/\">back up your emails<\/a> periodically from the Mac Mail app to external storage, ensuring you have a secure copy in case of data loss.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>In this guide, you&rsquo;ve learned the process of adding an email account to Mac Mail, enhancing your communication experience on a Mac device. By following the outlined steps, you&rsquo;re equipped to manage your messages more efficiently and take full advantage of the Mac email account integration.<\/p><p>For those looking to elevate their email capabilities further, consider Hostinger&rsquo;s business email plans. Starting at just <strong>$1.59\/month<\/strong>, they provide features like auto-replies and advanced anti-virus, giving you a professional edge in email communication on the Mac Mail app.<\/p><p>Discover the perfect email plan for your needs by clicking the banner below. If you need assistance or have questions about the email account setup tutorial for Mac, our support team is ready to help in the comments section.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-email-hosting\" href=\"\/ca\/business-email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Email-hosting-cta-banner.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77916\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-add-an-email-account-on-mac-faq\">How to Add an Email Account on Mac FAQ<\/h2><p>This section will answer the most common questions about how to add email accounts on Mac.<\/p><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1701048702514\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What Do I Need to Set Up an Email Account in Mac Mail?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To proceed with the Mac Mail account setup, you will need your email details, including the address, password, and your provider&rsquo;s incoming and outgoing mail server information. These can typically be found on your provider&rsquo;s settings page.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1701048715585\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Add Multiple Email Accounts to Mac Mail?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, this app allows you to add multiple email accounts for convenient Mac Mail email account synchronization. Repeat the process for email configuration on Mac for each new email address to manage all your accounts in one place.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1701048731198\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is It Possible to Set Up a Business Email Account in Mac Mail?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, adding business email to Mac is simple. Apple Mail supports business email accounts just as it does personal ones. 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