We need to add two email accounts of the same name to macmail. Two different providers, whilst switching services, so the old emails are stored as archive. This is possible in outlook but can't see a way on Apple devices. Is there a way to do this?
Current Pro Desktops
I take it that by 'the same name' you mean addresses such as
Fredsmith@provider1.com
Fredsmith@provider2.com
As the domains are different the addresses are different and there should be no issue about this. Rather than using menu Mail>Accounts use menu Mail>Preferences and select the Accounts pane. Click the '+' sign at the bottom of the list on the left and enter the details in the pane on the right and click 'Enable this account'.
I take it that by 'the same name' you mean addresses such as
Fredsmith@provider1.com
Fredsmith@provider2.com
As the domains are different the addresses are different and there should be no issue about this. Rather than using menu Mail>Accounts use menu Mail>Preferences and select the Accounts pane. Click the '+' sign at the bottom of the list on the left and enter the details in the pane on the right and click 'Enable this account'.
If I understand you correctly, all you need to do is to archive the emails from the old provider. To do this, just create a new mailbox and drag the messages concerned to it. (If it's an IMAP service this may take some time, and don't try to do too many at once.) You can then change the server details for that address.
Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, Domainqueen!
I understand you want to add another email to your iMac. I'd be happy to provide information to help you accomplish this.
Use the steps in the following article: Add or remove email accounts in Mail on Mac
If I've misunderstood your issue, please reply with any additional information you can provide.
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I need to add two mail accounts of the same name one for the old provider one for the new. I tried it once before and it wouldnt allow it, was looking for a workaround - as with outlook you can only do it by going through the control panel.
Sorry I mean the same email exact address. info@domainname.com on one provider and info@domainname.com of new provider.
This is possible in outlook. The one stays as an archive ( outlook creates it as a new account with a (1) at the end to identify it as the newest one) and then when you switch mx records you can move to the new provider but keep the history of the old provider.
Add a second email account of the same name as existing
