Setting up an existing mac mail account with imap for gmail

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If you do not have SMTP relay set up and your Internet Service Provider (ISP) allows it, you can use the outgoing mail server for your Internet Service Provider. Log on to your Manage Email Accounts page to set up SMTP relay. In order to use this server to send emails, you must first activate SMTP relay on your email account. Check the Use Authentication box, and then enter your User Name and Email Address.In the Outgoing Mail Server screen complete your information as follows:ĭescription The name for this mail server (e.g.In the Incoming Mail Server screen, select POP or IMAP from the Account Type list, and complete your information as follows:ĭescription The name of your account.In the Add Account window, enter your full name, email address and email password.Go to the Accounts tab, and then click the plus sign(+) at the bottom of the Accounts box.This tutorial shows you how to set up Apple Mail to work with your email account.

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Setting Up Your POP or IMAP Email Address with Apple Mail