Configuring Mac Mail for POP

(for IMAP click here)
(for Errors click here)
(for Removalss click here)
 

To set up a new account:

1. Open mail on the Mac's menu bar.
2. Click Preferences.
3. Click Accounts.
4. Click on the "+" symbol.
 
5. Fill in your name, email address and password. Click Continue.
6. You may get a warning message - ignore it and click Connect.
 
7. For Account Type, select POP.
8. Add an account Description.
9. Set the Incoming Mail Server to mail.domainname.com.
10. Set the User Name to beforeat@domainname.com.
11. Set the password to userpassword.
12. Click Continue.
 
13. Add an account Description.
14. Set the Outgoing Mail Server to mail.domainname.com.
15. Make sure the box "Use Authentication" is ticked.
16. Set the User Name to beforeat@domainname.com.
17. Set the password to userpassword.
18. Click Continue.
 
19. You will now see an account summary. Check the settings and click Create.
 
Summary of settings: