Setting Up Mac Mail with iCloud SMTP Settings

Are you having trouble sending or receiving emails using your Mac's Mail app? If so, it may be due to incorrect SMTP settings. Setting up your iCloud account in Mac Mail is a straightforward process that requires some basic configuration.

To begin, open the Mail app on your Mac and click on 'Mail' at the top left corner of the screen. From there, select 'Preferences' and then choose 'Accounts.' Click on the '+' button to add a new account, and then select 'Other Mail Account.'

You will be prompted to enter the following information:

* Username: Your full iCloud email address (e.g., 'your email address'@icloud.com)

* Server name: smtp.mail.me.com

* Port: 587

* SMTP Authentication Required: Yes

* SSL Required: Yes

If you encounter an error message when using SSL, try switching to TLS or STARTTLS instead.

To access the SMTP settings in Mac Mail, follow these steps:

1. Click on 'Mail' at the top left corner of the screen and select 'Preferences.'

2. Choose 'Accounts' from the list.

3. Select your account by clicking on it.

4. Click on the 'Edit SMTP Server List' button.

5. In the 'Outgoing Mail Server' section, click on the 'Show Detail' button to access more technical information.

If you still encounter issues after setting up your iCloud account in Mac Mail, try restarting your computer or contacting Apple Support for further assistance.

Remember to uncheck the box that says 'Automatically manage connection settings' to ensure that you can see the port number and authentication settings. This will allow you to troubleshoot any issues that may arise.

By following these simple steps, you should be able to set up your iCloud account in Mac Mail without any trouble.

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