Even if you don't work on a computer during the day, you probably sit down in front of it to check your inbox at the end of the day. If the Mail app that comes with your Mac doesn't provide the features you need, you're in luck. There are dozens of great email apps in the Mac App Store. I've tested many of them and these are my favorites. The first step to using the Mail app for Mac is to set up your email account so that you start receiving email in the Mail app. Launch Mail from the Dock or Finder. Click an email provider based on what type of email account you have.
Add an email account
- How to sort mail into folders in Mail for Mac. There are two methods Mail gives you for sorting email into folders manually. In Mail, click-and-hold on the email you want to sort. Drag the email to the folder on the sidebar.
- Many of us have multiple email accounts, whether they are for personal uses or work purposes, and thus Mac users may find it helpful to add a new email account to the Mail app in Mac OS. This guide will walk through the process of adding an email account to the Mac so that it can be checked, managed, and used from the Mail app.
Add Outlook To Mac Mail
If you haven't already set up an email account in Mail, you might be prompted to add one when you open the app. If you're not prompted, or you just want to add another account, follow these steps:
- From the menu bar in Mail, choose Mail > Add Account.
- Select your email provider from the list, then click Continue.
- Some accounts, such as Google, might ask that you click Open Browser to complete authentication in your web browser.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to enter account details, such as your name, email address, and password. If you're not sure what information to enter, please contact your email provider for help.
Use the Inbox for each account
The Inbox gathers together the messages for every email account you added. If you added more than one account, you can click the disclosure triangle next to Inbox in the sidebar, then select a mailbox to see only the messages for that account.
Optional: Turn on other account features
If your account includes support for contacts, calendars, notes, or other features in addition to email, you can turn those features on or off: Travel planning apps mac.
Add Gmail To Mac Mail
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Internet Accounts.
- Select your account in the sidebar.
- Select the features you want to use with your account.