> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.davnode.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# macOS

> Instructions for configuring your Davnode email on Apple Mail for macOS.

# Connect Davnode to macOS Mail

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

## Prerequisites

* Your **Davnode email address**.
* Your email address **password** or **app password (recommended)**.
* macOS Mail installed (default).

<Note>
  We recommend to always use an **app password** for connecting mail clients.
</Note>

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## Server Settings Reference

Use these settings if macOS asks for server details manually during setup.

| Setting                  | Protocol | Hostname           | Port   | Security |
| :----------------------- | :------- | :----------------- | :----- | :------- |
| **Incoming**             | IMAP     | `mail.davnode.com` | `993`  | SSL/TLS  |
| **Outgoing**             | SMTP     | `mail.davnode.com` | `465`  | SSL/TLS  |
| **Outgoing alternative** | SMTP     | `mail.davnode.com` | `8465` | SSL/TLS  |
| **Outgoing alternative** | SMTP     | `mail.davnode.com` | `587`  | STARTTLS |

> **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**.

### 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.

### Incoming (IMAP)

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

### 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).

6. Click **Save** if prompted.