MacBook/iMac: How to Set Up Email in Apple Mail

This guide will walk you through setting up your email account in the built-in Mail app on your MacBook or iMac.

These instructions are based on macOS Monterey 12.3.1. Steps and screen layouts may vary depending on your macOS version.

Note: The screenshots are for reference only. Please enter your own account details when following this guide.

Step 1: Open Apple Mail

1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.

2. From the menu bar, select Mail > Add Account.
   

3. Select Other Mail Account, then click Continue.
   

Step 2: Enter Your Account Details

1. Enter the following information:

   • Name: The name recipients will see when you send emails (e.g. your business name).

   • Email Address: Your full email address.

   • Password: Your email account password.

   Click Sign In.
   

Step 3: Configure Your Mail Servers

1. If you see the message "Unable to verify account name or password", enter the following additional details:

   • Username: Your full email address.

   • Account Type: IMAP.

   • Incoming Mail Server: mail.yourdomain.com.au

   • Outgoing Mail Server: mail.yourdomain.com.au

   Replace yourdomain.com.au with your own domain name.

   Click Sign In to continue.
   
   

2. Ensure Mail is selected, then click Done.
   

Step 4: Update Your Server Settings

Important: Complete these final steps to ensure your email account works correctly.

1. From the menu bar, select Mail > Settings.
   

2. Open Accounts, select your new email account, then click Server Settings.
   

3. Untick Automatically manage connection settings for both incoming and outgoing mail servers.
   

4. Update the server ports to:

   • Incoming Mail Server (IMAP): 993

   • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): 465

   Ensure SSL/TLS is enabled for both servers, then click Save.
   

Setup Complete!

Your email account is now ready to use in the Apple Mail app.

If you need assistance, contact us at support@registry.com.au or call 1300 070 000, Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM.