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How do I setup Mac OS X to receive e-mail using POP3 protocol?

To set up Mac OS X you will need to have the following infomation;

Server Type: POP3
Incoming Server: pop.1and1.com
Outgoing Server: smtp.1and1.com

Account name/Username: your_email_name@sbbmail.com
Password: Your E-mail Password

1. Open MAC OS X Mail. Click Mail -> Preferences. Click "Accounts" to bring up the
accounts preferences panel. Click the "+" (lower/left highlighted in green) to add
an account. Enter the information (email address, mailbox number, incoming server and password.)

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2. To enter the Outgoing mail server, click the arrows near Outgoing mail Server
(SMTP), highlighted in green and click "Add Server".
The outgoing server is: smtp.1and1.com
It has to be authenticated with a password.

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