To receive email in an email client like Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, or your mobile device’s email app, you’ll need to enter your incoming mail server hostname, select a mail server type (POP3 or IMAP) it is, and sometimes enter a port number. This guide will teach you how to find your incoming mail server for any email service and how to enter your mail server settings in the most popular email apps.
Find Your Incoming Mail Server Easily
Each email provider has a unique incoming mail server address, so check their website. Look for "IMAP" or "POP3" to find the incoming mail server and "SMTP" for outgoing mail. You can usually edit your mail server settings in your email app's "Settings" > "Accounts" area.
Steps
Mail Server Setup for iPhone Mail
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Open the Settings app and tap Mail . If you want to add an incoming mail server to the iPhone Mail app, change the address, or see which incoming mail server you're using currently, you can do so through Settings.
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Change or view your mail server (optional). To edit or view the incoming mail server for an account you've already added, tap the account, then tap Account Settings . You can view and change your mail server details here.
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Tap Add Account . A list of providers, and an "Other" option, will appear.
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Select Other . First, if your email provider (such as Gmail or iCloud) is listed, you don't need to enter the incoming mail server manually—just select your provider, then follow the on-screen instructions to log in and automatically find the mail server info. If not, tap Other to continue.
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Enter your email login details and tap Next . You'll need to enter your name, the email address you want to add to the Mail app, the password you use to log in to that account, and an optional description. [14] X Research source
- When you tap Next , your iPhone will try to find your incoming mail server and other details automatically.
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Enter your mail server information if needed. If your incoming mail server, port, outgoing mail server, and other info can't be added automatically, enter the server address as prompted, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat should I do if I forget my password?Community AnswerOn the login screen, there is typically a "forget your password?" option. If you click on it, you will be able to retrieve your password by answering security questions, or have it emailed to you.
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QuestionHow do I set up IMAP on the phone?Community AnswerFind and open email app, find your IMAP details and configure IMAP in the app.
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QuestionHow do I find my imap password?Community AnswerLog onto your email server. Right click on any email and click on the hyper link button to view the password.
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Tips
- If you receive an error when sending a message, there may be an issue with your outgoing mail server (SMTP) settings. Verify the SMTP address and port by returning to the location where you found the incoming mail server address and checking it against what you entered in your email app.Thanks
- If you use any sort of cloud or push email service or device, it is likely that your incoming mail server is IMAP.Thanks
- Contact your ISP or web hosting provider if you have trouble connecting to their mail server.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://help.aol.com/articles/how-do-i-use-other-email-applications-to-send-and-receive-my-aol-mail
- ↑ https://www.bluehost.com/help/article/email-application-setup
- ↑ https://www.postbox-inc.com/setup/email-settings/access-charter-net-via-imap-smtp
- ↑ https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/email-client-programs-with-xfinity-email
- ↑ https://developers.google.com/gmail/imap/imap-smtp
- ↑ https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/help/use-imap-settings-to-add-my-professional-email-to-a-client-32204
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102525
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/pop-imap-and-smtp-settings-for-outlook-com-d088b986-291d-42b8-9564-9c414e2aa040
- ↑ https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN4075.html
- ↑ https://support.google.com/mail/answer/7104828?hl=en
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/pop-imap-and-smtp-settings-for-outlook-com-d088b986-291d-42b8-9564-9c414e2aa040
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/mail/change-server-settings-cpmlprefacctadv/mac
- ↑ https://support.google.com/mail/answer/21289
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102619
About This Article
1. Go to your email provider's website.
2. Select their Help
or Support
link.
3. Search for "email" or navigate to the email help section.
4. Look for the "POP3" or "IMAP" server address and ports (if available).