Turn of SSL Mac Mail

To disable/turn off SSL in Mac Mail you need to complete the following steps:

  1. Open Apple Mail.
  2. Click the Mail menu and click Preferences.
  3. Select your mail account on the left under Accounts, then click the Advanced tab.
  4. Confirm the check box labeled "use SSL" is not checked next to ports. If necessary remove the checkmark.
  5. Click the Account Information tab and select Edit Server list from the drop down next to Outgoing Mail Server.
  6. Click the Advanced tab and confirm there is not a checkmark next to Use Secure Socket Layer(SSL).
  7. Click OK and close the accounts. Window and choose to save.
  8. Click Save to update your settings.
  9. Restart Apple Mail.
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