Create a New Mac Email Account

Setting up a new email account on your Mac can be a straightforward process if you follow the right steps. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a new email account using Apple's Mail app.

To start, open the Mail app and go to Mail > Preferences and select the Accounts tab. This will show you a list of all your existing accounts. If you want to add a new email address, click on the + button at the top left corner of the window.

Next, click on the Email Address dropdown menu and select Edit Email Addresses. Here, you can enter multiple email addresses separated by commas or replace your Fastmail username with the address you wish to use instead.

If you want to add an alias, you need to have MacOS 10.11 (El Capitan) or later installed. In this version of MacOS, you can click on the Email Address dropdown menu and select Edit Email Addresses. Then, select your Fastmail account from the left side of the window and follow the prompts to set up your new email address.

If you don't have MacOS 10.11 or later, you won't be able to add an alias. Instead, you will need to manually configure your email account using IMAP.

Once you've added your new email address, you can start composing a message and selecting which email address you want to use for the sender's address. You can also choose whether to keep a copy of the sent message on your Mac or delete it after sending.

To set up your new email account, you will need to enter your Fastmail username and password in the Email Address field. Make sure to replace your original Fastmail username with the address you want to use instead.

In addition to setting up your email account, you may also want to set up your Calendar and Contacts apps on your Mac. To do this, go to Mail > Preferences and select the Accounts tab. From here, you can configure your calendar and contacts settings by clicking on the relevant tabs at the top of the window.

Finally, if you need help with setting up your email account or have any questions about how to use it, be sure to check out Apple's support page for more information.

By following these steps, you should be able to create a new Mac email account using Apple's Mail app. If you encounter any problems or have trouble setting up your account, feel free to ask for help.

Create a new mac email account