To set up Mac Mail for IMAP, perform the following steps:

1. Open Mac Mail. If this is the first time that it has been used, the Setup Assistant will appear. Otherwise, select File / Add Account.

Note: If your operating system is Tiger, click the Continue button, and select IMAP from the Account Type drop-down menu.

2. Enter the following information:

  • Full Name—Enter your first and last name. This is the name that will appear in the From field of messages you send.
  • Email Address—Enter your entire email address (e.g., myname@mydomain.com).
  • Password—Enter the password for your email account.

3. Click the Continue button and Enter the following information:

  • Account Type—Select IMAP from the drop-down menu.
  • Description—Enter a descriptive name for your mail account (e.g., Work Mail or Home Mail).
  • Incoming Mail Server—Enter the secure server name: lariat.websitewelcome.com
  • User Name—Enter your entire email address (e.g., myname@mydomain.com)
  • Password—Enter the password for this account.

4. Click the Continue button and Mac Mail will now attempt to detect the incoming server settings. If the Incoming Mail Security window appears, do the following:

  • Check the Use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) box.
  • In the Authentication drop-down menu, select Password.
  • Click the Continue button.

5. Enter the following information:

  • Description—This entry is optional. Enter a descriptive name for your mail account (e.g., Work Mail or Home Mail).
  • Outgoing Mail Server—Enter the secure server name: lariat.websitewelcome.com
  • Check the Use only this server box.
  • Check the Use Authentication box.
  • User Name—Enter your entire email address (e.g., myname@mydomain.com).
  • Password—Enter the password for your email account.

 

6. Click the Continue button and Mac Mail will now attempt to detect the outgoing server settings. If the Outgoing Mail Security window appears, do the following:

  • Check the Use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) box.
  • In the Authentication drop-down menu, select Password.
  • Click the Continue button.

7. When the setup process is done, you will see an Account Summary window that summarizes your connections. Click the Create button.

 

If you have any difficulties configuring your account please do not hesitate to contact us and we will help you wherever we can.