eM Client on Mac

eM Client IMAP Email Setup on Mac

  1. Download eM Client: Visit emclient.com and download the latest version for macOS (compatible with macOS 10.11 or later).

  2. Install eM Client: Open the downloaded file and follow the installation prompts.

  3. Open eM Client: Launch the app. If it’s your first time, the New Account window opens automatically. If not, go to eM Client > Accounts > New Account.

  4. Select Manual Setup: In the New Account window, click Mail > Other > Next.

  5. Enter Email Address: Input your full email address (e.g., yourname@yourdomain.com) and click Next.

  6. Select IMAP and enter:

    • Incoming Server: Enter mail.afternorth.com. Use port 993 with SSL enabled.

    • Username: Your full email address.

    • Password: Your email password.

    • Click Next.

  7. Outgoing Server: 

    • Enter mail.afternorth.com. Use port 465 with SSL/TLS.

    • Username: Your full email address.

    • Password: Same as above.

    • Click Next.

  8. Test Settings: eM Client tests the connection. If it fails, double-check settings or select Ignore test results to adjust later. Click Next.

  9. Account Details:

    • Your Name: Enter the name recipients will see.

    • Account Name: Label the account (e.g., “Work Email”).

    • Click Next.

  10. Encryption Option: Choose Continue without encryption (this refers to PGP, not server security). Click Next.

  11. Finalize: Select Download messages for offline use (recommended) and click Finish.

  12. Adjust Settings (if needed): Go to eM Client > Accounts, select the account, and check:

    • IMAP: Correct port (993 SSL) and server.

    • SMTP: Correct port (465 SSL) and server.

    • Save changes.