My apple mail client always ask for the outgoing SMTP server

My apple mail client always ask for the outgoing SMTP server! Im on iCloud. I have several domain on my iCloud and some aliases.

Mac mini (M1, 2020)

Posted on Oct 12, 2023 8:47 AM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2023 10:59 AM

Hi there Mala57,


If you are being repeatedly prompted to enter the outgoing server when using Mail on your Mac, first ensure you are following the steps outlined here to adjust these settings: Change Outgoing server settings in Mail on Mac


Also, since you are using Custom Email Domain, use the information in these articles to make sure your settings are set up correctly:

Use Custom Email Domain with iCloud Mail

iCloud Mail server settings for other email client apps


If this continues after looking over those, please provide more specifics on when this prompt appears and if you are able to send and receive email as expected. This will help us isolate what's happening further.


Cheers!



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Oct 13, 2023 10:59 AM in response to Mala57

Hi there Mala57,


If you are being repeatedly prompted to enter the outgoing server when using Mail on your Mac, first ensure you are following the steps outlined here to adjust these settings: Change Outgoing server settings in Mail on Mac


Also, since you are using Custom Email Domain, use the information in these articles to make sure your settings are set up correctly:

Use Custom Email Domain with iCloud Mail

iCloud Mail server settings for other email client apps


If this continues after looking over those, please provide more specifics on when this prompt appears and if you are able to send and receive email as expected. This will help us isolate what's happening further.


Cheers!



Oct 14, 2023 11:21 AM in response to Mala57

Hi Mala57,


Try using the steps below to edit the SMTP settings for your email account on your Mac:

1. In the Mail app  on your Mac, choose Mail > Settings, click Accounts, then select an account.
2. Click Server Settings, click the outgoing Account pop-up menu, then choose Edit SMTP Server List.
3. Review information for the server; change settings as directed by your email account provider. 
4. Don’t remove a server that’s in use by an account unless you’re ready to add a different server for the account.
5. Test any changes you made by sending yourself a message.


This information is from Verify an email account’s outgoing server in Mail on Mac - Apple Support


Take care.

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