Q: email keeps telling me i have account error for days now

Hi BellaRae,

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities! I'm sorry to hear that you are having these issue with your iMac. I'm a bit unclear on exactly what you are seeing or describing, or your particular configuration, but if you continue to have issues with Mail, you may find the information and troubleshooting steps outlined in the following articles helpful:

If you can’t send or receive email on your Mac - Apple Support

Lion Mail: If you can’t receive messages

Lion Mail: Solve problems

Regards