Email Setup: Apple Mail for MacOS

Article Type: How To

Question:

• How do I set up my email account on Apple Mail?

Answer:

• For the best user experience it is recommended to use Outlook as the preferred email client for MacOS, see instructions: Email Setup: MacOS Outlook Desktop Client
• If you prefer to use the MacOS native mail application (the default mail application built into MacOS laptops/desktops) follow the instruction steps below.

Instructions: Set up email account on Apple Mail

Note: Illustrations and instructions may vary depending on the version of the application you are using.

Steps:

• Step 1: Open your Mail client.

• Step 2: Select the Mail tab and go to Accounts.

• Step 3: Click on the '+' symbol to add account.

• Step 4: Select Exchange.

• Step 5: Note: You will be adding your MinnState login in to the Email address field.
  • Enter your MinnState login:
    • Employees: StarID@minnstate.edu
    • Students: StarID@go.minnstate.edu
  • Select Sign In

• Step 6: Select Sign In

• Step 7: Enter your StarID password and select Sign In. You may also get prompted to respond to a multi-factor authentication prompt.

• Step 8: Select Done.

• Step 9: You should see the Exchange Mail Client in Accounts.

• Step 10: Close this window and click on the icon to see your emails.