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Version: 1.5.8

How to Set Up Email on Apple Mail (Mac)

This guide explains how to set up your OpenPanel-created email account in the Apple Mail app on macOS.

Note: If you are setting up email on a different device or service, see the main guide: How to setup your email client


Add a New Account​

  1. Open Mail on your Mac

  2. Go to Mail → Preferences → Accounts tab

  3. Click the ➕ (Add) icon → Add Other Mail Account

  4. Enter the following details:

    • Full Name: Your display name
    • Email Address: Your full email address
    • Password: Your email account password
  5. Click Create

Mail will attempt to detect the settings automatically. If detection fails, ignore the error and click Next.


Incoming Mail Settings (IMAP)​

SettingDescriptionExample
UsernameYour full email addressuser@domain.tld
PasswordYour email account password****
ServerIncoming mail server addressmail.domain.tld
PortPort number for incoming mail993
Security TypeEncryption method for secure connectionSSL/TLS
AuthenticationAuthentication method used to log inPassword

Outgoing Mail Settings (SMTP)​

SettingDescriptionExample
UsernameYour full email addressuser@domain.tld
PasswordYour email account password****
ServerOutgoing mail server addressmail.domain.tld
PortPort number for outgoing mail465 / 587
Security TypeEncryption method for secure connectionSSL/TLS
AuthenticationAuthentication method used to log inPassword

Once all information is entered, click Create.


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