E-mail - Set up on macOS

On macOS (Monterey - version 12.x.x) you can add an e-mail account in the standard e-mail program Mail or in Microsoft Outlook (part of Office 365).


Mail

  • Choose "System Preferences" from the Apple menu
  • Go to "Internet Accounts"
  • Choose "Microsoft Exchange" in the right panel
  • Enter your name and UGent e-mail address and choose "Sign In"
  • Choose "Sign In" again when asked if you want to sign in to your Exchange account using Microsoft
  • Enter your password on the UGent login screen
  • Approve the sign-in request with your 2nd factor
  • Select the apps you want to use with your account and choose "Done"
  • The Exchange account is now available in Mail

Microsoft Outlook

  • Choose "Preferences..." from the Outlook menu
  • Go to "Accounts"
  • Add a new account using the + symbol at the bottom of the left panel
  • Enter your UGent e-mail address in the next screen and choose "Continue"
  • Enter your password on the UGent login screen
  • Confirm the application request with your 2nd factor
  • Choose "Done" on the confirmation screen and close the preferences window
  • Your account is now available in the navigation panel on the left