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By Steve / Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 2 min

How to Set Up Email on Outlook, Gmail, and Apple Mail

Setting up your professional email on your devices keeps you connected and ensures your brand looks professional. Here’s how to configure your email account in the most popular apps: Outlook, Gmail, and Apple Mail.

Step 1: Gather Your Email Settings

Before you start, make sure you have:

  • Your full email address (e.g., you@yourdomain.com).
  • Your email account password.
  • Incoming (IMAP/POP3) and outgoing (SMTP) server details from your hosting provider.

Step 2: Add Your Email in Outlook

  1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
  2. Enter your email address and click Connect.
  3. Choose IMAP for better syncing across devices.
  4. Enter your incoming and outgoing mail server details, along with your username and password.
  5. Click Finish and Outlook will test the connection.

Step 3: Add Your Email in Gmail (as an External Account)

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Go to Settings > See All Settings > Accounts and Import.
  3. Under “Check mail from other accounts,” click Add a mail account.
  4. Enter your email address and choose Import using POP3.
  5. Enter your server settings and password, then click Add Account.
  6. (Optional) Set up “Send mail as” so you can reply from your domain email.

Step 4: Add Your Email in Apple Mail

  1. Open Apple Mail and go to Mail > Add Account.
  2. Select Other Mail Account and click Continue.
  3. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  4. Choose IMAP as the account type.
  5. Enter incoming and outgoing server details, then click Sign In.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • If setup fails, double-check your server names and ports.
  • Ensure SSL/TLS is enabled for both incoming and outgoing servers.
  • Make sure your password is correct and that the mailbox isn’t full.

Next Steps

Want to know why professional email matters? Read our guide on why professional email builds trust. If you’re having issues, check our email troubleshooting guide.

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