I have tried going into my mail preferences and make things correct, but I can't get around this problem. I have to switch to the iCloud account to send the email. To change these preferences in the Mail app on your Mac, choose Mail > Preferences, click Accounts, click Server Settings, click the outgoing Account pop-up menu, then choose Edit SMTP Server List. You can change preferences for the SMTP mail server you use to send messages, as directed by the provider of your email accounts. When I try to send email on my cox.net I get a message saying that it can't use the cox outgoing mail address() and if I switch to the () address, I still can't send the email. Change Outgoing server settings in Mail on Mac.
Other people that use my iMac have cox.net email systems that don't include the iCloud and their mail works as normal. I have setup the iCloud account as per the Apple instructions with a different email address and can send and receive mail on that account. For more help using Mail, visit Apple Support.
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I can only send my email if I switch to my iCloud account. Use the following steps to update Mail on iOS to secure port settings for sending and receiving your Cox Business email. This guide will walk you through, step by step, adding your Cox account and checking your email for the first time. Getting your Cox email setup in the Outlook program is fast and easy. I receive email as before, but can't send it using the cox outgoing mail address. If youd rather set up your mail yourself, these are the settings you will need. Here you can see many information about neb.rr.com email. Since I started using iCloud, I can't send email through my cox.net account. Cox.net Email Settings For Mac Mail Login Cox Host Name Cox Email Settings Windows 10 Cox.Net Email Settings For Mac Mail Cox Email Apple Mail Settings TROUBLESHOOTING iPhones/iPads: For mail on iPhones and iPads, make sure you are on a good wi-fi connection before making changes. Mail for iOS (for iPhone and iPad) can automatically set up your email account with just your email address and password. I am using for email on my iMac using the Mac mail application. I recently started using iCloud on my iMac and iPad.