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Version: 1.6.9

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.