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Connect Davnode to macOS Mail

This guide covers how to set up your Davnode email account using the native Mail app on macOS.

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Prerequisites

  • Your Davnode email address.
  • Your email address password or app password (recommended).
  • macOS Mail installed (default).
We recommend to always use an app password for connecting mail clients.

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Server Settings Reference

Use these settings if macOS asks for server details manually during setup.
SettingProtocolHostnamePortSecurity
IncomingIMAPmail.davnode.com993SSL/TLS
OutgoingSMTPmail.davnode.com465SSL/TLS
Outgoing alternativeSMTPmail.davnode.com8465SSL/TLS
Outgoing alternativeSMTPmail.davnode.com587STARTTLS
Note: Your username is always your full Davnode email address.

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Setup Instructions

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. If this is your first account, the setup dialog will open automatically.
    • If you already have accounts: Go to the menu bar, select Mail > Add Account…
  3. Select Other Mail Account… from the list of providers.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. Enter your account details:
    • Name: Your display name.
    • Email Address: Your full Davnode email address.
    • Password: Your email password.
  6. Click Sign In.

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Configuring Server Details

macOS will attempt to verify the account. If it cannot verify automatically, it will ask for additional details:
  1. Account Type: Select IMAP.
  2. Incoming Mail Server: mail.davnode.com
  3. Outgoing Mail Server: mail.davnode.com
  4. Click Sign In.
  5. Select the apps you want to use with this account (Mail, Notes) and click Done.

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Verifying Ports (Troubleshooting)

Apple Mail sometimes attempts to manage connection settings automatically, which can occasionally default to the wrong ports. If you cannot send or receive mail, verify the settings:
  1. Open Mail.
  2. In the top menu bar, go to Mail > Settings… (or Preferences on older macOS versions).
  3. Click the Accounts tab and select your Davnode account.
  4. Click the Server Settings tab.

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Incoming (IMAP)

  • Uncheck Automatically manage connection settings.
  • Port: Ensure it is set to 993.
  • Use TLS/SSL: Checked.

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Outgoing (SMTP)

  • Uncheck Automatically manage connection settings.
  • Port: Ensure it is set to 465.
  • Use TLS/SSL: Checked.
  • Authentication: Password.
Tip: If port 465 does not work for you due to network restrictions, you may try port 8465 (SSL/TLS) or 587 (STARTTLS).
  1. Click Save if prompted.