When a new Mac is purchased you have to set up an Apple ID by using the gmail address ( you should keep Apple ID exactly same as gmail address see this article Create and start using an Apple ID - Apple Support. Then open apple mail application and configure with web mail account see this article Set up Mail on your Mac with email accounts.
Here are two ways to do it: Method 1: Sync Apple Mail via IMAP. The first method is the easiest, and for most cases, it’ll work. Apples built in mail client uses the IMAP storage format, which.
My Gmail account in Mac mail errors multiple times a day 'Login Failed', clicking it initiates re-login and it works for a bit. All my software is up to date, I have two step authentication turned on, Gmail is iMap, the account has been deleted and added numerous times.
I recently updated my Mac Pro from Sierra to High Sierra and now Mail cannot connect to the Gmail SMTP server. So I can receive mail but I cannot send. https://everhappy924.weebly.com/blog/app-to-restore-deleted-high-sierra-files-mac. Stride mac os app. I have found posts from many other users with the same problem and none of the solutions have worked for me.
How to set up your email account automatically
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If you use an email provider like iCloud, Google, or Yahoo, Mail can automatically set up your email account with just your email address and password. Here's how:
Go to Settings > Mail, then tap Accounts.
Tap Add Account, then select your email provider.
Enter your email address and password.
Tap Next and wait for Mail to verify your account.
Choose information from your email account, like Contacts or Calendars.
Tap Save.
If you don't see your email provider, tap Other to add your account manually.
How to set up your email account manually
If you need to set up your email account manually, make sure that you know the email settings for your account. If you don’t know them, you can look them up or contact your email provider. Then follow these steps:
Go to Settings > Mail, then tap Accounts.
Tap Add Account, tap Other, then tap Add Mail Account.
Enter your name, email address, password, and a description for your account.
Tap Next. Mail will try to find the email settings and finish your account setup. If Mail finds your email settings, tap Done to complete your account setup.