How to configure Apple Mail

From the Mail menu, select Preferences (or type Command+, ⌘+, ). From that window's toolbar, click Accounts. I already have a mail account setup, named xx087
To set up a new mail account, use the above settings. Of course, you'll substitute your own accountID, password, email address and name.
Click the Server Settings button.
- Use 465 for the Server port
- Select the User Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) checkbox.
- For authentication, use Password and fill in the User Name field with your accountID (e.g. ab123) and enter your password in the Password field.
Click OK to save your server settings. Click on the Advanced tab, and select the checkbox for Use SSL.
Close the Accounts window to save your settings.

A note for the security conscious/paranoid: You don't have to store your password in the settings. If you leave the password fields blank, Mail will prompt you to enter your password when it is needed