Adding account in Mac Mail

How can I add a new account in Mac Mail please?
Using a Macbook Pro, Yosemite, and latest version of Mail.

Hi gaginker,
Thanks for contributing to the Apple Support Communities.
Here's how to add a new email account in the Mail application:
To add another account, choose Mail > Add Account, select an account type, then enter your account information. Make sure the Mail checkbox is selected for the account.
If you already use an account on your Mac with other apps, such as Notes or Messages, you can also use the account with Mail. Choose Mail > Accounts to open Internet Accounts preferences, select the account on the left, then select the Mail checkbox on the right.
From:
Mail (Yosemite): Set up Mail with your email accounts
Depending on your email provider, you may need to find out the settings mentioned in this article:
Mail settings you might need from your email provider - Apple Support
For some email providers, you might need to know certain settings when setting up Mail. You can use the worksheet in this article to find out which settings you need.
Mail automatically configures your email accounts based on your email address for many email providers. If the information is not readily available, Mail prompts you to enter additional settings such as incoming and outgoing mail server addresses. You need to know these settings in order to set up Mail manually. This information comes from your email provider (such as Yahoo or Hotmail).
Sincerely,
Jeremy

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