# How to set up my email account in Apple Mail?

Below we will show you how to set up an email account in Apple Mail.

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To set up an email account on an external device, you must have the account created and have the IMAP or POP3 connection data on hand.\
You can obtain this data [here](https://github.com/sitioshispanos/gitbook-helpdesk-en/blob/master/guias/correo-electronico/configurar-mis-cuentas-en/configuration-data-imap-and-pop3.md).
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1. Open the **Apple Mail** application. In the menu, click on **Mail** and then choose **Add account**.
2. Select the option **Other Mail Account**. Then click **Continue**.

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3. Enter your name, email, and password. Then click on the **Sign In** button.

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4. Fill in the fields with your information as shown in the image below. Once done, you will have added your mailbox to Apple Mail.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/iMx4DcWEM2UpEUNG0ejN" alt=""><figcaption><p>The POP3 account type will display the same options</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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For POP3 accounts, your Apple Mail version may have an option to keep a copy on the server. This option will prevent emails from being deleted on the server when checking the mailbox on your device.
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