How to Add New Email Account on Mac

If you're looking to set up a new email account on your Mac, this guide will walk you through the process of adding a Microsoft 365 email account using the built-in Mail app.

To start, open the Mail app and click on 'Add Account' at the top left corner of the screen. From there, select 'Other Email Provider' and then enter the following information:

* In Incoming Mail Server, type in the IMAP or POP server name provided by your Microsoft 365 account.

* In the Password box, enter the password for your email account.

* In the Email Address and User Name boxes, enter your email address.

If you see an error message saying 'Unable to verify account name or password,' select 'Next' to manually enter your settings. If you've already set up email accounts using Mail, you can also go to 'Mail' > 'Add Account' and follow the prompts.

To manage your Exchange email account on your Mac, you have the option to use POP or IMAP access. If you're unable to set up your account automatically, try waiting a few minutes or hours and then repeating the steps. You can also refer to additional troubleshooting tips in this article.

Once your account is set up, you'll be able to choose which Mac apps you want to use with this account. This may include Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Reminders, and Notes.

If you're running Mac OS X version 10.10 or later, you can also use the built-in Outlook for Mac app to access your Exchange account. Alternatively, if you just want to manage your Exchange email on your Mac, you can use the Mac Mail app to connect to your account using IMAP or POP.

Overall, setting up a new email account on your Mac is a straightforward process that should only take a few minutes to complete. With these steps, you'll be well on your way to staying connected and productive with your Microsoft 365 email account.

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