Sync OU Email to Mac Mail

This article explains how to enable IMAP and configure the Mac Mail program to sync with your Oakland University Webmail account.

Who is Eligible?

Active Faculty or Staff

How to Set Up the Mail Program on MacOS to Sync with Your Webmail

  1. First, you will need to enable IMAP (or POP) in the Webmail powered by Google settings.
  2. You will then need to ensure your email password is eight to ten characters long. If it is not, you can reset it by going to https://netid.oakland.edu.

Set Up the Mac Mail Program

  1. Go to Applications and open the Mail program
  2. If Mail doesn't offer to set up a new account, then do the following:
    • Click Mail (in the menu bar at the top)
    • Click Add Account
    • Choose Google
  3. On the sign-in screen, type in your full Oakland University email address and password in the correct text boxes.
  4. After entering your email and password, select in the pop-up window which apps to use with your Google account.
  5. Your email should now begin syncing on Mac Mail after pressing “Done”.

For additional assistance, please contact the Help Desk.

Additional Support

  • OU Technology Center
  • 44 Oakland Center
  • Rochester, MI 48309-4479
  • (248) 370-4357
  • Office Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
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