How to Set Up Your Email Account on Mac Using Apple Mail

Are you having trouble setting up your email account on your Mac using Apple Mail? This article will guide you through the process step by step, helping you get started with accessing your Media Temple server's email.

Step 1: Accessing Advanced Settings in Apple Mail

To begin, click on the 'Advanced' tab and uncheck the box to 'Automatically detect and maintain account settings.' This will allow you to manually configure your email account.

Step 2: Creating Your Email Account

Select your new account from the left-hand column. Then, go to the 'Preferences' menu in Mail and click on the 'Accounts' tab. From here, follow these steps:

* Select your email account and click on the 'Edit' button.

* Fill in the necessary information, including your email address and password.

Step 3: Verifying Your Email Account

After creating your email account, you'll want to verify a few settings before getting started. Here's what you need to do:

* Authentication: Make sure that Password is selected from the dropdown menu.

* Encryption: The encryption in use is safe, so you can safely select 'Connect' to continue.

Additional Steps for Older Versions of Apple Mail

If you're using an older version of Apple Mail released prior to Sierra, don't worry - we've got you covered. Additional steps for older versions have been included below.

Troubleshooting Tips and Resources

Before you start, be sure to read our article on 'What is an 'Access Domain'?'(https://www.medi temple.com/article/what-is-an-access-domain) for more information about the email access domain.

If you're still having trouble, feel free to reach out to our support team or check out these resources:

* Creating a POP/IMAP email account

By following these steps and troubleshooting tips, you'll be able to set up your Apple Mail application on Mac and start accessing your Media Temple server's email. Remember to take note of your unique 'xxxx-xxxx' string and email access domain for future reference.

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