Before proceeding ensure any previous instance(s) of the account to be added are removed. See: Remove email accounts in Mail on Mac

1. Open the macOS Mail app and navigate to Mail > Add Account.... Select Microsoft Exchange from the list of available options and click Continue.

2. Enter the following information and click Sign In:

  • Name: Name
  • Email address: GatorLink username@ufl.edu

3. Click Sign In.

4. Enter the following and click LOGIN:

  • Username: Gatorlink username
  • Password: Gatorlink password

5. Select your preferred method of two-factor (2FA) login authentication and, utilizing your 2FA registered device, authenticate your login (e.g. Send Me a Push).

6. Click Accept.

7. Ensure at minimum Mail is checked and click Done.

8. Select your Mail Privacy Protection preference and click Continue.

9. Successful completion of your GatorMail account setup will result in the macOS Mail app synchronizing with and displaying your GatorMail email.

The initial synchronization process can take several minutes depending upon the amount of data on account.


* iOS 11 or later, iPadOS 13.1 or later, and macOS 10.14 or later support Microsoft Modern Authentication workflows of Exchange online tenants.