Mac- Set Up Email in Mail App

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Overview

You can use the Mail app on your Mac to send, receive, and manage emails from all your accounts in one place. To get started, simply add your existing email accounts such as Microsoft Exchange, or your school or work email directly to the Mail app. 

Procedure

 

Step 1: 

Click the Mail icon  located on your on your desktop or in your dock to open it.
 
 
 

Step 2:

In the new window, select Microsoft Exchange and click Continue.

 

Choose a Mail account provider

 

Step 3:

After clicking Continue, enter your first and last name in the Name field, and your @nmsu.edu email address in the Email Address field. 
Click Next when you're done. 
 
 
Login page for Microsoft Exchange
 
Step 4:
On the next screen, click Sign In.  
 
 
Step 5:
Enter your NMSU password, click Sign In. 
Note: If two-factor authentication (2FA) is enabled, you may need to verify your account or set up 2FA to proceed. 
 
 
Step 6:

You'll be prompted to select the apps you want to use with this account. Choose your preferred apps. 

 

 

Step 7:

In the next window, under Mail Privacy Protection, you'll need to choose whether to Protect Mail Activity or Allow Mail Activity. You can click Learn More for additional information. 

Once you've made your selection, click Continue

You will then be redirected to the Mail app, and your email will begin syncing. 

 

 

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Article ID: 4752
Created
Mon 5/8/23 12:54 PM
Modified
Sat 6/14/25 1:39 AM
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