Information in this article applies to macOS Big Sur (11) through OS X Lion (10.7).

That isn’t the case with all email providers.

ClickMailin the menu bar and selectPreferencesfrom the drop-down menu.

Preferences in Apple Mail

If the account isn’t listed, click theplus signto add an account.

snag the throw in of account from the screen that opens and enter any requested information.

Choose the preferred server from the drop-down list next toOutgoing Mail Account.

The Accounts tab in Mail

ClickOKto exit the editing screen and then pick the preferred server from the drop-down list.

Obtaining SMTP Server Information

Don’t stop atsetting up your iCloud email account.

In this case, you must input all the provider’s information, including the SMTP server.

The Server Settings tab

drop a line to the email provider for the necessary information you need.

The Outgoing Mail Account menu