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ChrisX
2 years agoOrganizer
Telus email accounts not working on new MacBook Air
Hi; I have a new MacBook Air [Sonoma 14.2.1] on which I am not having much luck accessing emails using Mac Mail. I also have a desktop iMac on which I am accessing my Telus accounts just fine. I hav...
- 2 years ago
Hi Chris. (and others)
I ran into the same problem. MacOS Sonoma and Apple Mail. Here is what worked for me, and should for you.
Definitely use the documented TELUS procedures to tell Google I want to use "less secure access" to the email.
Then
Open the Apple Mail app, select Add Account and then DO NOT choose Google on the next prompt.
Instead, select "Other Mail Account".
Fill in the Email Address as your TELUS email address, Password as your TELUS email password.
Click on Sign In.
After a long wait, the access will fail, but you then have the option to change the email server.
Change to smtp dot telus dot net to smtp dot gmail dot com
AND
Change imap dot telus dot net to imap dot gmail dot com
Give that a try.
Your new inbox will be named TELUS, but you then have the option to rename it to whatever makes sense to you.
Give that a whirl and report back here so others can benefit.
Cheers.
ChrisX
2 years agoOrganizer
I too have had no issues on my other devices, just the new MacBook Air. Looks like I may have to book an appointment at the Apple Store Genius Bar.
davidmreid
2 years agoNeighbour
Same problem with my new MacBook Air and trying to set up Mail. I just spent 4 hours with Apple support on phone and then 2 hours with the people at the Apple store. Problem was not solved and in the end the APPLE Techs just gave ups and admitted defeat. Telus was of no help.