Setting up email on Android
Follow these steps to manually configure your email account on an Android device:
- Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to access your apps, then tap Settings.
- In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap Accounts or Passwords & Accounts.
- Tap Add Account.
- Select Personal (IMAP) when prompted for the account type.
- Enter your full email address (Provided in your welcome email), then tap Next.
- Enter your password (provided in your welcome email), then tap Next.
π‘ Tip: Tap the eye icon to show your password and ensure itβs entered correctly.
Incoming Server Settingsβ
- Review and update the following:
- Username: Provided in your welcome email
- Password: Should auto-fill
- Server: Provided in your welcome email
- Tap Next.
Outgoing Server Settingsβ
- Enter the following:
- Username: Provided in your welcome email
- Password: Should auto-fill
- SMTP Server: Provided in your welcome email
- Tap Next.
Account Optionsβ
- Configure the following options to your preference:
- Sync frequency β How often to sync your email
- Notify me when email arrives β Toggle on to receive notifications
- Sync email for this account β Toggle on to enable sync
- Download attachments via Wi-Fi only β Recommended to save data
- Tap Next.
π You're all set!β
Your email account is now configured and ready to use on Android. If email doesnβt load right away, open the Mail app and manually refresh.