How to Add a New Mail Account on an Apple Computer

Adding a new email account on an Apple computer is easy using the Mail program that comes pre-installed on all Apple desktops and laptops. Using Apple's Mail program allows you to simplify your emails and access multiple email accounts in one setting. Once you complete some simple steps to add an email account to your Mail program, you never have to provide your password or log-in information again, nor do you have to access your email through additional third-party websites.

Instructions

1. Open the Mail program by double-clicking on the icon. The Mail program is pre-installed on the dock at the bottom of your screen.

2. At the top of the screen, click on "Mail" - "Preferences" - "Accounts."

3. A new window will open. At the bottom left corner of the window, click on the "+" symbol.

4. You will be prompted to enter your email address and password. Follow the commands on the screen to complete the process by entering the required information.

5. If you use a common public email account such as gmail, Yahoo! or hotmail, the Mail program will automatically import your settings. If you use a private email service (such as for work or school), you will be prompted to enter your "Incoming" and "Outgoing" mail server. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can give you this information.

6. Once you have added all of the required information, your email account will be successfully set up. You can click the "+" symbol to add another email account, or close the window to complete the process.

7. You have now successfully added an email account to your Mail program. The account will appear on the left-hand side of the screen whenever you open your Mail program.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are adding multiple email accounts from the same Internet service provider, you can assign them nicknames by clicking on "Mail" - "Preferences" - "Accounts" and adding the nickname under the "Description" section. You can arrange the order of multiple email accounts by clicking on the name of the account and dragging it to the desired location.

• If you do not know your incoming or outgoing mail server, do not proceed with this process. Contact your service provider for this information. Adding an email account with an inaccurate incoming or outgoing mail service may result in some of your emails not being sent or received.

References

• Mac 101 - Mail