How do I setup my Mac desktop computer (using Apple Mail) to get my email?

Apple Mail Instructions for O365

  1. Launch Mail. (Click the icon in the dock or go to the Applications folder to open it.)
  2. Add a mail account:
    • If you have not previously configured an account in Mail you will be prompted to add an account. Click Exchange and then click Continue.
    • Otherwise, go to the Mail menu and click Add Account > Exchange and then click Continue.
    Add Account Menu
  3. Enter the following information and then click Sign In when done:
    • Full Name: the name you want displayed on your outgoing mail
    • Email Address: jdoe@nyit.edu (do not use an email alias)
    • Click Sign in
    Sign In form
  4. Click Sign in again
  5. Sign In Prompt
  6. Enter Password.
  7. Enter Password Prompt
  8. Accept permissions
  9. Accept Permissions Prompt
  10. Click Done.
  11. Confirmation Prompt