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​
Open Mail on your Mac
Go to Mail → Preferences → Accounts tab
Click the ➕ (Add) icon → Add Other Mail Account
Enter the following details:
- Full Name: Your display name
- Email Address: Your full email address
- Password: Your email account password
Click Create
Mail will attempt to detect the settings automatically. If detection fails, ignore the error and click Next.
Incoming Mail Settings (IMAP)​
Setting | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
Username | Your full email address | user@domain.tld |
Password | Your email account password | **** |
Server | Incoming mail server address | mail.domain.tld |
Port | Port number for incoming mail | 993 |
Security Type | Encryption method for secure connection | SSL/TLS |
Authentication | Authentication method used to log in | Password |
Outgoing Mail Settings (SMTP)​
Setting | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
Username | Your full email address | user@domain.tld |
Password | Your email account password | **** |
Server | Outgoing mail server address | mail.domain.tld |
Port | Port number for outgoing mail | 465 / 587 |
Security Type | Encryption method for secure connection | SSL/TLS |
Authentication | Authentication method used to log in | Password |
Once all information is entered, click Create.
Your email account is now ready to use in the Apple Mail app.