Use these instructions to reconfigure your Apple Mail application once you
have been migrated to Office 365 email and calendaring services.
Once you've been migrated, you will not be able to access your
mailbox with Apple Mail until you follow these steps.
have been migrated to Office 365 email and calendaring services.
Once you've been migrated, you will not be able to access your
mailbox with Apple Mail until you follow these steps.
- Launch Spark for Mac At the top left of your screen, click on “Spark” “Add Account” Click on the “Exchange” icon from the grid of email service providers When you see the Sign in with Microsoft screen, enter your Exchange email and password and click Next.
- From your desktop, open Apple Mail (You may also access Add Account from System Preferences/Internet Accounts.) Note: If you already have an Exchange account configured you will need to click the minus (-) sign located at the bottom left of the 'Accounts' window. This will remove the old Exchange account. From Apple Mail click the Mail Menu.
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1. From your desktop, open Apple Mail (You may also access Add Account from System Preferences/Internet Accounts.) Note: If you already have an Exchange account configured you will need to click the minus (-) sign located at the bottom left of the 'Accounts' window. This will remove the old Exchange account. 2. From Apple Mail click the Mail Menu 3. Click on Add Account 4. On the account type page, click Exchange. Click Continue | |
Important: If you are not presented with the above screen, you may need to click on the '+' sign located at the bottom left of the 'Accounts' window. This action will start the account creation process. | |
5. On the next screen Apple Mail will ask for your account credentials:
Click Continue | |
6. If you receive an Internet accounts couldn't log you in error - Click Continue. | |
7. If you are presented with the accounts settings screen fill in the required credentials. | |
Note: Multi-factor authentication users will need to enter their App Password after they have entered their O365 password. | |
8. When you enter the correct credentials you will see the accounts summary page. | |
9. Next, configure your Apple Mail applications: It is recommended that you select all the applications listed: Mail | Contacts | Calendar | Notes | Reminders. Click Done to finalize creating the account. Your account is now configured. |
The following instructions step through the process of configuring your Office 365 Exchange Online account with Outlook 2016 for macOS. Office 365 - Outlook for Mac Exchange Configuration Office of Information Technology.
Important: Depending on the size and amount of emails you have in your account, Apple Mail may require some time to completely download all of your mail (and other data) the first time you load Apple Mail after configuring your account.
Want more information?
Exchange Mac Mail Setup
- Office 365 Email & Calendar Frequently Asked Questions
- Helpful URLs and instructions for configuring your applications and devices