This knowledge-based article will help you set up your WestHost email accounts in the Mail app on your Mac.
Enter the account Username. This will match the full email address.
Under “Account Type” select “IMAP” or “POP”, depending on your needs.
For the Incoming and Outgoing Mail Server enter: chimail.westhost.com
Click “Sign In”.
If the “Account Information” page does not load, click “Mail” from the toolbar and choose “Preferences”.
The left menu displays the email accounts. Double-check that the correct email account is selected.
Incoming Mail Server Settings:
Turn OFF “Automatically manage connection settings”
Port: 993 with “Use TLS/SSL” enabled
Authentication: Password
Outgoing Mail Server Settings:
Turn OFF “Automatically manage connection settings”
Port: 465 with “Use TLS/SSL” enabled
Authentication: Password
Click the “Save” button.
Your email account is now set up! Test the sending and receiving mail to make sure the email account is working.
In the Toolbar, Click “Mail” and then “Preferences”.
In the “Account” page select the “Server Settings” tab.
Go over the Incoming Mail Server settings and make sure everything is entered correctly.
Username: Your full email address
Password: Your email account password
Host Name: chimail.westhost.com
Uncheck “Automatically manage connection settings”
Port: 993 with “Use TLS/SSL” enabled
Authentication: Password
Go over the Outgoing Mail Server settings and make sure everything is entered correctly.
Username: Your full email address
Password: Your email account password
Host Name: chimail.westhost.com
Uncheck “Automatically manage connection settings”
Port: 465 with “Use TLS/SSL” enabled
Authentication: Password
Apple also has a support section that you may find useful in their support area at https://www.apple.com/support/mac-apps/mail/
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