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THERE ARE FOUR OR FIVE STEPS INVOLVED IN CONFIGURING THE EMAIL ACCOUNT ADDRESS IN YOUR PHONE / MOBILE / TABLET / DESKTOP / LAPTOP / PALMTOP / ON ANY GADGET’s

INDEX - in Android phone

Chapter 1 Create a new email account

Chapter 2 Incoming Mail Server

Chapter 3 Outgoing Mail Server

Chapter 4 Account Options

Chapter 5 Name the account

Create a new email account in Android phone

Note: Not all phones have same email configuration settings, it may change according to the phone/mobile manufacturer and the settings in it

v  Enter your full "Email Address"

v  Enter the password for your "Email Address"

v  Tap "Next"

v  Choose the type of email account you will be using.

Ø  POP3: POP3 will download the emails from the server and store them on your phone.

Ø  IMAP: IMAP will store the emails on the server and show a cached copy on your phone.

Ø  Exchange: Exchange is not supported as it requires a Microsoft Exchange server

Incoming Server Settings in Android phone

Note: Few settings may differ in each mobile you use because of the manufacturer constraints

v  Username: Please enter your full email address

v  Password: The password for your email address.

v  IMAP server: This is typically your domain name preceded by "mail.". This can be found in the E-mail Accounts section of the cPanel, under"More" > "Configure Mail Client" .

v  Port:

Ø  Non Secure (No SSL): 143

Ø  Secure (SSL): 993

v  Note: Using "SSL (Accept all certificates) will be more compatible.

v  IMAP path prefix: Please enter INBOX. This will allow for you to store your Sent, Drafts and Deleted emails on the server.

·         Tap Next.

CLICK ON THIS LINK HERE FOR ANY EMAIL INCOMING SETTINGS: ALL EMAIL ACCOUNTS INCOMING SETTINGS AT ONE PLACE

Outgoing Server Settings in Android phone

Note: TSL / SSL and AUTHENDICATIONS need to be On/Off depending on mobile models and the type of account you configure POP / IMAP etc

v  SMTP server: This is typically your domain name preceded by "mail.". This can be found in the E-mail Accounts section of the cPanel, under"More" > "Configure Mail Client" .

v  Port:

Ø  Non Secure (No SSL): 25 or 26

Ø  Secure (SSL): 465

v  Note: Using "SSL (Accept all certificates) will be more compatible.

v  Require sign-in Check this as you will need to authenticate with the SMTP server.

v  Username: Please enter your full email address

v  Password: The password for your email address.

v  Tap Next.

CLICK ON THIS LINK HERE FOR ANY EMAIL OUTGOING SETTINGS: ALL EMAIL ACCOUNTS OUTGOING SETTINGS AT ONE PLACE

Account Options in Android phone

Note: It is your wish to set these settings according to your convenience (Notify/Sync/downloading) etc

v  Email Checking Frequency: Set how often you would like your device to check for new emails.

v  Note: The more often you check your email the more drain it will cause on your battery.

v  Send email from thise account by default Check this option if this will be your default email address

v  Notify me when email arrives: Leave this checked if you would like to be notified of new email messages.

v  Tap Next.

Name the account

Note: Naming can be your Email address or your name according to the fields it indicates on your phone/mobile

v  If you would like you can name the email account, this can be helpful if you have multiple accounts on the one device.

v  Enter the name you would like to be shown on all outgoing emails that you send from the device.

v  Tap Done / Finish. (to conclude)

YOUTUBE LINK HERE : EMAIL CONFIGURATION VIDEO

ENJOY YOUR INBOX IN YOUR PHONE AS PER YOUR EMAIL CONFIGURED IN YOUR PHONE

Why we need to configure our email account manually in phone or outlook similar etc?

Generally when we enter the account details in the phone email applications, it will automatically detects the settings from such email account service providers, However, in few cases the settings may not work due the phone configuration or settings of app or phone or restrictions from few email account providers, or of we doing a small mistake while we type / copy the details.

Ø  Set up email on an Android phone or tablet :  CLICK HERE

Ø  Messages & Mail : CLICK HERE

Ø  How to Manually Configure Your Email Account on Your Android Phone : CLICK HERE

Ø  Email Settings Configure options for email accounts you set up on your phone : CLICK HERE

Ø  Webmail by Google email Setup Instructions for Android : CLICK HERE

Ø  IMAP, POP and SMTP information for manual email setup want to know how to manually set up your gadget or desktop or PC : CLICK HERE

To configure the Internet email account manually, follow these steps in the Add New Account dialog box:

1. Click the Manually configure server settings or additional server types check box, and then click Next.

1. Click Internet Email, and then click Next.

1. Under User Information , configure the following settings....

2. click on this Email incoming and outgoing server settings

3. To configure the new e-mail account manually, follow these steps in the Add New E-mail Account dialog box:
   1. Click to select the Manually configure server settings or additional server types check box, and then click Next.
   2. Click Internet Email, and then click Next.
   3. Under User Information, follow these steps..............

   4. click on this Email incoming and outgoing server settings

   5. To configure the Internet email account manually, follow these steps in the Add New Account dialog box:
      1. Click the Manual setup or additional server types check box, and then click Next.
      2. Click POP or IMAP, and then click Next.
      3. Under User Information , configure the following settings....

      4. click on this Email incoming and outgoing server settings

Configuring your email client: Outlook 2003

1. Open Outlook 2003.
2. Click the 'Tools' menu, and select 'E-mail Accounts...'
3. Select 'Add a new e-mail account,' and click 'Next.'
4. Choose 'POP3' as your server type by clicking the radio button, and click 'Next....

click on this Email incoming and outgoing server settings

Check this link below for office help for windows outlook :

click on this Add an email account by using advanced settings.

To Set Up Email on Your Android-based Device

1. Open your device's email application.
2. If you already have an email account set up, press Menu and tap Accounts. ...
3. Type your Email address and Password, and click Next.
4. If you have IMAP, tap IMAP. 

click on this Email incoming and outgoing server settings

Check this link for office help for windows :

click on this Add a POP, IMAP, or Office 365 account to Outlook using custom settings

Check this link for email server settings :

click on this Email incoming and outgoing server settings

EMAIL SERVER SETTINGS FOR MANUAL CONFIGURATION/CONFIGURING LIKE GMAIL, YAHOO, SIMILAR ETC

EMAIL SERVER SETTINGS FOR MANUAL SETUP

IF ANY SETTINGS ARE NOT WORKING THEN COMMENT YOUR QUESTIONS BELOW AND CHECK FOR THE SETTINGS IN OFFICIAL WEBSITES, MEANWHILE I CAN TRY TO GIVE THEM TO YOU FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE. I WILL TRY MY BEST TO HELP YOU.

AIM.COM

Note that when entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, do not include @aim.com as part of your username.

Mail type: IMAP
Incoming server: imap.aim.com
Port: 143
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: smtp.aim.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 587
Encryption: None

AIRMAIL.NET

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop3.airmail.net
Port:110
Outgoing server: mail.airmail.net
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: smtp.airmail.net
Use Authentication: On
Port: 25
Encryption: None

AOL.COM

Note that when entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, do not include @aol.com as part of your username.

Mail type: IMAP
Incoming server: imap.aol.com
Port: 143
Encryption: None 

Outgoing server: smtp.aol.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 587
Encryption: None

APPLE.ME

Mail type: IMAP
Incoming server: mail.me.com
Port: 993
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.me.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 587
Encryption: SSL

APPLE.MAC

Mail type: IMAP
Incoming server: mail.mac.com
Port: 993
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.mac.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 587
Encryption: SSL

AT&T GLOBAL

Incoming server: pop1.attglobal.net
Outgoing server: smtp.attglobal.net

Use Authentication: On


Default port for IMAP is 143 without SSL and 993 with SSL

AT&T mMODE

Type: IMAP

Incoming server: imap.attwireless.net


Outgoing server: smtp.attwireless.net


Use Authentication: On


Incoming default port is 110 for POP without SSL

AT&T WORLDNET

Note that When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @worldnet.att.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.att.yahoo.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.att.yahoo.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL 

BELL SOUTH (CORPORATE ACCOUNTS)

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: mail.bellsouth.net
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: mail.bellsouth.net
Use Authentication: On
Port: 25
Encryption: None

Note that If you have trouble sending mail with these settings, your wireless service provider may be blocking port 25. Try using the Google Mail outgoing mail server settings instead.

BELL SOUTH (RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTS)

Note that when entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, do not include @bellsouth.net as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.att.yahoo.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.att.yahoo.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465 Encryption: SSL

CABLE VISION

Note Your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings is your email username (also called the Optimum ID), such as SAMBA.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: mail.optonline.net or mail.optimum.net
Port: 110
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: mail.optonline.net or mail.optimum.net
Use Authentication: Off
Port: 587
Encryption: None

CHARTER

Note that When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include the domain name, such as @charter.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.charterinternet.com
Port: 110
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: smtp.charterinternet.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 25
Encryption: None

Note that If you have trouble sending mail with these settings, your wireless service provider may be blocking port 25. Try using the Google Mail outgoing mail server settings instead.

COMCAST

Note that when entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, do not include @comcast.net as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: mail.comcast.net
Port: 110
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: smtp.comcast.net
Use Authentication: On
Port: 587
Encryption: None

CONCENTRIC

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @concentric.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: secure. cnc.net
Port: 995
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: secure. cnc.net (alternate server: smtp.[domain_name])
Use Authentication: On
Port: 587
Encryption: None

COX (EASTERN STATES)

Note that when entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @cox.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.east.cox.net
Port: 110
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: smtp.east.cox.net
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

COX (CENTRAL STATES)

Note that when entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @cox.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.central.cox.net
Port: 110
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: smtp.central.cox.net
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

COX (WESTERN STATES)

Note that when entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @cox.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.west.cox.net
Port: 110
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: smtp.west.cox.net
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

EARTHLINK 

Note that when entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include @earthlink.net as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.earthlink.net
Port: 110
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: smtpauth.earthlink.net
Use Authentication: On
Port: 587
Encryption: None

GO DADDY (HOSTED ACCOUNTS)

Note that when entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @mydomain.com, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.mydomain.com (replace mydomain with your domain name)
Port: 110
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: smtpout.secureserver.net
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

GOOGLE MAIL (GMAIL)

When you select Gmail as the account type, your device automatically configures the account settings. If you choose to manually configure the account, use the settings provided here.

Note that when entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include @gmail.com as part of your username.

Mail type: IMAP
Incoming server: imap.gmail.com
Port: 993
Encryption: SSL

1. Outgoing server: smtp.gmail.com  (TLS encryption)
Use Authentication: On
Port: 587
Encryption: TLS


2. Outgoing server: smtp.gmail.com  (SSL encryption)
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

HOTMAIL

Note that when entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include @hotmail.com as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop3.live.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.live.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 587
Encryption: TLS

HUGHES DIRECWAY

Note that when entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include @huges.net as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: mail.hughes.net
Port: 110
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: smtp.hughes.net
Use Authentication: On
Port: 587
Encryption: None

JUNO

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @juno.com, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.juno.com
Port: 110
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: authsmtp.juno.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 587
Encryption: None

MEDIACOM

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, do not include @mchsi.com as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: mail.mchsi.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: mail.mchsi.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

mMODE

Mail type: IMAP
Incoming server: imap.attwireless.net


Outgoing server: smtp.attwireless.net


Use Authentication: On


Incoming default port is 110 for POP without SSL

NETZERO

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @netzero.com, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.netzero.com
Port: 110
Encryption: None

Outgoing server: smtp.netzero.com
Use Authentication: Off
Port: 587
Encryption: None

ROAD RUNNER

Incoming and outgoing server settings vary by provider, city, and state. To find your settings, go to: 

www.help.rr.com/aa/rrwho.aspx?resetDiv=true

SBC/Ameritech

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @ameritech.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.att.yahoo.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.att.yahoo.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

SBC/Flash

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @flash.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.att.yahoo.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.att.yahoo.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

SBC/NVBell

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @nvbell.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.att.yahoo.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.att.yahoo.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

SBC/PacBell

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @pacbell.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.att.yahoo.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.att.yahoo.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

SBC/Prodigy

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @prodigy.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.att.yahoo.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.att.yahoo.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

SBC/SNet

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @snet.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.att.yahoo.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.att.yahoo.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

SBC/SWBell

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @swbell.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.att.yahoo.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.att.yahoo.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

SBCGlobal

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @sbcglobal.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pop.att.yahoo.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtp.att.yahoo.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

Shaw (SHAW)

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, do not include your domain name, such as @shaw.ca, as part of your username.


Incoming and outgoing server settings vary by city. To find the settings for your location, go to: 

www.shaw.ca/en-ca/customercare/internetsupport/residential/routersandshwaservernames.htm


Outgoing server: shawmail.cg.shawcable.net

Sympatico

Incoming server: Settings vary based on when you subscribed to Bell Internet service.


1. If you subscribed before October 5, 1999, use: pop1.sympatico.ca 2. If use subscribed between October 5, 1999 and May 3, 2000, use: pop2.sympatico.ca 3. If use subscribed between May 3, 2000 and March 1, 2002, use: pop6.sympatico.ca 4. If use subscribed after March 1, 2002, use: pop8.sympatico.ca

Outgoing server: Settings vary based on when you subscribed to Bell Internet service.


1. If you subscribed before March 1, 2002, use: smtp1.sympatico.ca 2. If use subscribed after March 1, 2002, use: smtp8.sympatico.ca

Sympatico MSN

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include your domain name, such as @sympatico.ca or @bell.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: pophm.sympatico.ca
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: smtphm.sympatico.ca
Use Authentication: On
Port: 587
Encryption: SSL

Verizon

Incoming server: incoming.verizon.net


Outgoing server: outgoing.verizon.net
Use Authentication: On

Verizon DSL

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, do not include your domain name, such as @verizon.net, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming mail server
Incoming server: incoming.verizon.net

Outgoing server: outgoing.verizon.net
Port: 587
Use Authentication: On

Yahoo! (Sprint CARRIER only)

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, include @yahoo.com as part of your username.

Mail type: IMAP
Incoming server: palm.imap.mail.yahoo.com
Port: 993
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: palm.smtp.mail.yahoo.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL

Yahoo! Mail Plus

Note When entering your username for incoming and outgoing mail server settings, do not include your domain name, such as @yahoo.com, as part of your username.

Mail type: POP
Incoming server: plus.pop.mail.yahoo.com
Port: 995
Encryption: SSL

Outgoing server: plus.smtp.mail.yahoo.com
Use Authentication: On
Port: 465
Encryption: SSL