Configure Mac Mail to Use a Microsoft 365 Account


Configure your Mac Mail client to access your Microsoft 365 account. These instructions apply to OS X 12-14 versions.

  1. Launch Mac Mail. Account configuration will start automatically.
  2. Choose a Mail account provider. Select Exchange, then select Continue.
  3. Enter Your Name, type your Email Address (e.g., CNetID@uhicago.edu), then select Sign in.
  4. Select Sign In to have your Exchange account discovered.
  5. Enter your CNetID and password, then select Log in.
  6. You will be prompted to complete the two-factor authentication process.
  7. Select Accept when prompted to accept the permissions requested.
  8. Select the Microsoft 365 apps you want to use within the Mail app (i.e., Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Notes) then select Done.
  9. Now your messages will be downloaded from the Exchange server, and your mailboxes will synchronized with your Microsoft 365 account. Note: This may take a few minutes to update.

For additional information, please read Setup email using the iOS Mail app.