Sending an email gave me this message: "This message could not be sent because your account does not have a preferred outgoing mail server. Select an outgoing mail server from the list below." iCloud was the only thing on the list.
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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6
Hello Mac_Donn,
We understand you aren't able to send outgoing email messages on your Mac. It appears you received a very specific error. That error would indicate an issue with your outgoing mail server. Since you weren't able to choose anything other than iCloud, you will need to go in to your Mail preferences to make adjustments to your mail account outgoing server.
The information you'll need to correct will depend upon which mail provider you are using. You can start with this helpful article for troubles with sending email: If you can’t send or receive email on your Mac - Apple Support
That article includes steps to remove then re add your email account. That may resolve the issue. You can also use this guide to change Server Settings in Mail on your Mac: Change Server Settings in Mail on Mac - Apple Support
You'll want to check with your mail provider if you are unsure what the outgoing server information specifically is. Reply back with any questions.
Best regards.
Hello Mac_Donn,
We understand you aren't able to send outgoing email messages on your Mac. It appears you received a very specific error. That error would indicate an issue with your outgoing mail server. Since you weren't able to choose anything other than iCloud, you will need to go in to your Mail preferences to make adjustments to your mail account outgoing server.
The information you'll need to correct will depend upon which mail provider you are using. You can start with this helpful article for troubles with sending email: If you can’t send or receive email on your Mac - Apple Support
That article includes steps to remove then re add your email account. That may resolve the issue. You can also use this guide to change Server Settings in Mail on your Mac: Change Server Settings in Mail on Mac - Apple Support
You'll want to check with your mail provider if you are unsure what the outgoing server information specifically is. Reply back with any questions.
Best regards.
I will assume that you have been able to send emails in the past. Something has corrupted your email app's settings. I suggesting deleting that account in the email app and creating a new account. If the correct user ID and passwords are entered in the setup, that should solve the problem.
My email cannot be sent because it does not have a preferred outgoing mail server?
