In this article, we will show you how to configure your Mac Mail email client for the first time to connect to a Site5 hosted email account using IMAP.
1) Open Mac Mail
2) Enter your Full Name, Email Address, and your email Password. Once entered, click Continue.
3) If you receive a certificate message, simply click Connect.
4) Enter the following information…
- Account Type = IMAP
- Description = Can be used as a nick name for this account
- Incoming Mail Server = mail.yourdomain.com (replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain)
- User Name = Your full email address
- Password = Your email password
Once done, click Continue.
5) Make the following changes to the Outgoing Mail Server page…
- Outgoing Mail Server = mail.yourdomain.com (replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain)
- Use Authentication = True
- User Name = Your full email address
- Password = Your email password
Once done, click continue.
6) Review the settings and click Create.
That’s it!