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How to Configure Email in Apple Mail (Mac)

Setting Up Apple Mail

Add your Hostdeal email to the Mail app on macOS.

Setup Steps

  1. Open Mail
  2. Go to Mail > Add Account
  3. Select Other Mail Account
  4. Click Continue
  5. Enter your name, email, and password
  6. Click Sign In

If Automatic Setup Fails

You'll be prompted for manual settings:

Account Type

Select IMAP

Incoming Mail Server

  • Server: mail.yourdomain.com
  • Username: your@domain.com
  • Password: Your password

Outgoing Mail Server

  • Server: mail.yourdomain.com
  • Username: your@domain.com
  • Password: Your password

SSL Settings

After adding the account:

  1. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts
  2. Select your account
  3. Click Server Settings
  4. Ensure SSL is enabled for both incoming and outgoing

Port Settings

  • IMAP: 993 (SSL)
  • SMTP: 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS)