Add your HostBring address to the built-in Mail app on your MacBook or iMac.
Before you start
You need your full email address and its password. Both are on your address page in my.hostbring.com.
Add your account
- Open Mail on your Mac. If it's your first account, the Choose a Mail account provider window opens. Otherwise go to Mail → Add Account...
- Choose Other Mail Account..., then click Continue.
- Enter your Name (as people should see it), your Email Address and your Password, then click Sign In.
- Mac Mail may say Unable to verify account name or password and show more fields. Fill them in exactly as shown below, then click Sign In.
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Email Address | Your full email address |
| User Name | Your full email address again |
| Password | Your password |
| Account Type | IMAP |
Incoming Mail Server:
imap.hostbring.comOutgoing Mail Server:
smtp.hostbring.comFinish
Tick Mail (untick Notes if you want), then click Done.
Check the ports (only if sending or receiving fails)
- Open Mail → Settings → Accounts, choose your account, then open Server Settings.
- Untick Automatically manage connection settings for both servers.
- Set the values below, then click Save.
Incoming port, with Use TLS/SSL ticked:
993Outgoing port, with Use TLS/SSL ticked:
465If port 465 doesn't work, use this outgoing port instead:
587Authentication: Password.
Test it
Send yourself a test email to check it works.
Problems
- "Password incorrect": reset the address password in my.hostbring.com and try again.
- Mail stuck in the Outbox: check the ports in the section above.
TipThe User Name must be your full email address, not only the part before the @.
