Mac Mail Setup

Apple Mac Mail is a built-in, free email client designed for Mac users, featuring a simple interface designed for straightforward setup and flexible customization. In this article, we will guide you on how to set up your Apple Mac Mail.

Before setting up Mac Mail to use with your domain, it is recommended that you first:

• Wait until your domain name has been propagated.
• Create the email account in your hosting control panel.

Mac Mail Configuration

The following video will walk you through Mac Mail Configuration:

These steps are available for reference and may be used to follow along with the video:

1. Open the Mac Mail application.

   

2. From the Mail menu, choose Add Account. First-time users will be automatically prompted to create an account.

   

3. Select Add Other Mail Account and click Continue.

   

4. In the appropriate fields, provide your full name, complete email address to be used, and password.
   • If this option is enabled, deselect Automatically Setup Account to configure the email account manually, then click Continue.
   • If you want your account to be automatically configured, you need to keep the option selected and follow the instructions provided by the Mail Setup Assistant.
5. Click Sign In.

   

6. In the Account Type section, you can choose to use either the IMAP or POP settings.

   Click Here to Know Your Incoming Mail Server Settings

   Incoming Mail Server:
   mail.example.com or full.servername.com

   Please replace "example.com" with your email's domain name. You can also use the server hostname that you can find on your cPanel's homepage, Welcome email, or Customer Portal.

   Secure SSL/TLS Settings:
   IMAP Port: 993
   POP3 Port: 995
   
   or

   Non/SSL Settings:
   IMAP Port: 143
   POP3 Port: 110
7. Input the settings for the Incoming Mail Server.
8. Provide the Outgoing Mail Server information - your SMTP settings.

   Click Here to Know Your Outgoing Mail Server Settings

   Outgoing Mail Server:
   mail.example.com or full.servername.com

   Please replace "example.com" with your email's domain name. You can also use the server hostname that you can find on your cPanel's homepage, Welcome email, or Customer Portal.

   Secure SSL/TLS Settings:
   SMTP Port: 465
   
   or

   Non/SSL Settings:
   SMTP Port: 25 or 26
   • If prompted, select Use Authentication and provide the email username and password.
   • If prompted, provide Outgoing Mail Security settings, then click Continue. 
9. Once done, click Sign in.

   

10. After clicking Sign In, you'll be prompted to select the apps you want to use with this account. Simply click Done to continue.

    

11. That's it! Your newly added email account is now accessible. in Mac Mail.

    

After completing these steps, users can send and receive emails through the newly created account. For additional help with the Mail Setup Assistant, please consult the following external guide:

• Mail Setup Assistant Walkthrough

Removing an Email Account

Exchange, IMAP, and MobileMe accounts keep their mailboxes and messages stored on the server. So deleting these accounts in Mail will not remove the messages permanently from the server. However, if you're unsure whether your account falls into one of these categories, it's a good idea to copy the mailboxes and messages you want to retain into an On My Mac mailbox or manually save individual messages by selecting them and using the Save As option in the File menu.

• Apple's Basic Troubleshooting Guide
• Apple's Email Configuration Guide (see Removing an email account)

Troubleshooting

If you receive an error regarding "too many connections" or "error 500," there are a few options that are available to troubleshoot these errors.

Try a Different Mail Client

You can install and use Thunderbird without affecting your current Mac Mail settings. We recommend Mozilla Thunderbird because it's stable, easy to use, and freely licensed.

• Download Mozilla Thunderbird

Delete Any Additional Folders

Mac Mail often creates a separate connection for each mailbox folder. Removing unused folders can reduce the number of outbound connection attempts made by the application.