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How do I setup Apple Mail (OSX 10.5, 10.6)

This how-to will walk you through the steps for setting up Mail on Mac OS X 10.5.

Step 1 – Setting up a new account in Mail

Open Mail, go to the menu and select File -> Add Account…

This will open the account creation assistant.

General Information

  • Full Name: <Your full name>
  • Email Address: <Your Mr.Host email address>
  • Password: <the password for your email account>

Click Continue

Incoming Mail Server

  • Account Type: POP
  • Description: Optional. If you are using Mail to check mail for multiple mail accounts, you can enter a name for each here
  • Incoming Mail Server: mail.mrhost.ca
  • User Name: <Your Mr.Host email address>
  • Password: <Your Mr.Host email password> — this will probably be filled already, since you entered it on the previous screen

Click Continue

Click Continue

Outgoing Mail Server

  • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.mrhost.ca
  • Use Authentication: Yes
    • User Name: <Your Mr.Host email address>
    • Password: <Your Mr.Host email password>

Click Continue

Account Summary

Review the account settings you have selected.

Click Create

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