HT4864 How come when I use the automate iCloud setup, does the incoming mail server have a different address then specified by these instructions?

The IMAP sever that automatically set up is p08-imap.mail.me.com?

So I guess using Apple Token for authenication is OK, instead of the prescibed Name and Password per the http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4864?

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How do I directly change the incoming mail server for icloud in Mail? It's grayed out.
I ask this because I have suddenly stopped receiving most e-mails in Mail. I've found that my incoming mail server (p01-imap.mail.me.com) is different from what the Apple mail setup assistant recommends (mail.me.com), but I cannot change it because it is grayed out. Any ideas?

I'm afraid that AFAIK you've gone through the card. You could try Support, though I don't know how helpful they are likely to be.
To contact iCloud Support: if you currently happen to have AppleCare, either because you recently bought Apple hardware or have paid to extend the inititial period, you can contact them here:
http://www.apple.com/support/icloud/contact/
You will need the serial number of the covered hardware.
If you are not covered by AppleCare, then - in common with other free email services - there is no free support and you may be asked to pay a fee.

HT4864 How do I construct the preferences in mail for the incoming mail server?

I need help in setting up the preferences for mail, especially for the servers. I followed setting up an account and
when I encountered the incoming mail server box, it didn't allow keying anything into it. It is blocked; and with the outgoing server, the choices aren't
clear.
Then when I try using mail, it won't let me send or receive mail saying I can't leave the incoming box empty or that it can't contactr the outgoing server`so I should see iCloud preferences.

Not unless you know which file in the app sets the choices. I've been through it pretty thoroughly and can't find the one.

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Does the iPod connect to other networks?
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- iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
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HT4864 When trying to update my Mail Account Mailbox Behaviours settings, when I try to close the settings pane the following messages occur: Invalid Incoming Mail Server The "Incoming Mail Server" field cannot be empty. The incoming mail server box has p

When trying to update my Mail Account Mailbox Behaviours settings, after making the changes when I try to close the settings pane the following messages occur: Invalid Incoming Mail Server The “Incoming Mail Server” field cannot be empty. The incoming mail server box has in light grey colour: p02-imap.mail.me.com in it and I cannot edit its content. Any ideas what is going on and how to fix it?

Hi all,
Mattreichenbach is probably on the right track here with a reset of settings. I think I've determined the issue has to do with cached account information and inconsistencies for the account name. This seems to crop up when I've changed my password and it hasn't propagated fully to all the servers, devices, certificates, etc.
Hopefully many here are on their way to restoration of service by now but it's clear that a lot of people are having the same issues. Very frustrating and definitely something Apple needs to resolve: incoming mail server field grayed out, incorrect autopopulation of different fields, other unanticipated behaviors. If you're still having issues, though, here's what worked for me...
First, head to the iCloud preferences pane in System Configuration and choose "Sign Out". When I did this it prompted me with a number of "are you sure" type questions about retaining information on my local machine. I chose to delete/remove the info each time simply because it should all be restored by the cloud and I didn't want to risk a massive duplication of my data... I will say, I'm back up and running with no issues so I suspect you can make the same delete/remove choices... But use your own judgment. I don't want you to lose any data (ie.. please use care as you do this because I cannot bear the thought of causing anyone to experience the pain of data loss).
Once you've signed out of iCloud, restart your system. When you get back in, head to the Mail, Contacts and Calendars section of your System Preferences and add your account back by choosing the brushed aluminum "iCloud" button. When it asks for your account name, use your @iCloud.com email address. I am all but certain my issue had started because one of my devices (iPhone or whatever) had been set up with an email alias specified instead of my @iCloud.com address.
Apple, if you're reading through any of these issues (there are TONS of users having this same problem). Take note, that your icloud service somewhat frequently is not responding and yet tells the user that the password is wrong and this prompts people to be changing their passwords unnecessarily. This has happened to me on numerous occasions. Also, I noticed that last week's outage corresponded to a VERY similar outage exactly one year ago to the day. Sounds like planned maintenance to me and I think you could do a better job notifying folks so we're not wasting HUGE amounts of time troubleshooting a problem that we have no hope of fixing.
Hope that helps some of you!
Terry Mullane
Washington, DC

We use the Apple mail server to get e-mails from our gmail and comcast mail accounts. Recently we have been getting spam that claims to be sent to a gmail address, but when I check that address directly, there is no such e-mail. ???

We use the Apple mail server to get e-mails from our gmail and comcast mail accounts. Recently we have been getting spam that claims to be sent to a gmail address, but when I check that address directly, there is no such e-mail, either in the inbox or in the spam folder. Is it possible to bypass the gmail account and send directly to the Apple mail server, spoofing the gmail address?

Maybe some info here for you about spoofing. (and much additional info)
http://www.thesafemac.com
Hope this helps

HT5361 What is the incoming mail server when setting up a apple email address?

When setting up a new email account the field for the incoming mail server is greyed out. How do I add the info?

It should load that automatically. It varies.
It will be some variant of imap.mail.me.com. That may get it to look up the correct one.

How do I populate the "incoming mail server" field in mail.

My icloud account is not able to send or recieve emails. Other accounts are. When checking preferences I see the Incoming mail server field is empty and I can not populate it. How can I get round/fix
this, please?

Your iCloud email account is automatically set up when you check Mail in System Preferences.
Go to System Preferences>iCloud, uncheck Mail, restart your Mac, then go back and check Mail again. This will remove, then automatically set up your iCloud email account again with the proper settings.

HT2480 In the server domain; Do I use the smtp server OR the incoming mail server?

I am trying to verify my business mail on my iphone and I have several troubles thus I would like to ask for you help:
1) its a "webmail.ath.hcmr.gr" mail, so it is a "Microsoft Exchange" mail type? Correct?
2) in the server field: what do i add? The incoming mail server or the smtp server?
Thanks

Hey Butterworth,
You may need to use the information in this article to help you troubleshoot the issue with your outgoing server:
OS X Mail: Troubleshooting sending and receiving email messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3276
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
Braden

TS4002 How do you re-establish the outgoing mail server (SMTP)?

I am trying to re-establish my outgoing mail server (smtp). I can receive mail, but can't send any out. I have tried all the listed options in the pull-down, but just can't make any of it work.
Bob

If you are setting this up on your Mac using Snow Leopard, see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5330. The outgoing mail server is smtp.me.com.

How do I change the incoming mail server settings in Mac Mail?

I have a Mac 27" update to Yosemite 10.10.2. I have 25 GB free in storage. I have been having trouble with road runner email and found out today that they are changing their email settings. How do I change the incoming mail server settings in Mac Mail from pop-server.columbus.rr.com to mail.twc.com?

Replying to yourself doesn't help:
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HT4864 the incoming mail server field is blank and will not let me type in the information. I can type in other fields but this blank field will not allow it.

In account information the incoming mail server field is blank but when I try to type it in it does not allow me to.
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HT204053 how do I change the incoming mail server for iCloud?

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HT4864 How come when I use the automate iCloud setup, does the incoming mail server have a different address then specified by these instructions?

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