How Do I Set Up Windows 10 Email?
Windows 10 Mail is included with Windows 10. Follow the steps below on how to set up Windows 10 Mail.
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How to Set Up Windows 10 Mail
- Open Windows 10 Mail. You are greeted with a Welcome panel. Click Get Started. On the following panel, click + Add account.
Note: If you already have an account configured, you will not be presented with a Welcome panel. Instead, click Settings, select Accounts, then Add account.
- Click Advanced setup.
- From the Advanced setup panel, click Internet email.
- If you need your email settings, you can locate them by entering your domain name below to locate all the required settings. Then, click Sign-in.
To find your email settings, enter your domain name in the form below.
Can't Find the Search Box?
If you can't find the search box for entering your domain name, you can access the settings directly through the dedicated search form.
Troubleshooting reCAPTCHA Issues:
If the reCAPTCHA security check isn't displaying within the form, here are some troubleshooting steps:
- Wait a Few Seconds: After you check the reCAPTCHA box, wait for 3 seconds before clicking "Submit."
- Update Your Browser: Ensure you're using the latest version of your web browser to avoid compatibility issues.
- Disable Conflicting Extensions: Certain browser extensions or plugins might interfere with the form. Try disabling them temporarily to see if this resolves the problem.
- Try Another Browser: If the issue persists, try accessing the form using a different web browser.
Additional Resources:
For further details on reCAPTCHA, you can visit the Google Support page: https://support.google.com/recaptcha.
Below is a detailed explanation of the email settings.POP IMAP Email Address: The email address you are setting up. The email address you are setting up. Incoming Mail Server: A system that receives an email. The server is found in the above results. A system that receives an email. The server is found in the above results. Incoming Server Port: 995 - A setting that mail servers use for receiving an email. 993 - A setting that mail servers use for receiving an email. Outgoing Mail Server: A system that sends email. The server is found in the above results. A system that sends email. The server is found in the above results. Outgoing Server Port: 587 - A setting that mail servers use to send an email. 587 - A setting that mail servers use to send an email. Outgoing Server (SMTP) requires authentication: Yes - Your full email address and password. Yes - Your full email address and password. SSL/TLS: Enable this option. Enabling SSL and using TLS ensures your email remains secure. Please be sure you are using a mail app that supports TLS 1.2. Enable this option. Enabling SSL and using TLS ensures your email remains secure. Please be sure you are using a mail app that supports TLS 1.2.
Below are the email settings for Dotster and Mydomain customers:
Email Settings for Dotster Customers
Below are generic settings that should work for any email client or mobile device.
Setting What You Input Username: Your full email address Password: Your email password Connection Type: Server & Port info POP Incoming Server: pop.dotster.com
Incoming Port: 110 (or 995 with SSL enabled)IMAP Incoming Server: imap.dotster.com
Incoming Port: 143 (or 993 with SSL enabled)SSL (Optional): Enabled or Disabled Outgoing Server Authentication: Enabled Outgoing Server: smtp.dotster.com Outgoing Port: 587 (or 465 with SSL enabled) Note: If 587 is not working for the Outgoing Port, try using port 25 instead.
Email Settings for Mydomain Customers
Below are generic settings that should work for any email client or mobile device.
Setting What You Input Username: Your full email address Password: Your email password Connection Type: Server & Port info POP Incoming Server: pop.mydomain.com
Incoming Port: 110 (or 995 with SSL enabled)IMAP Incoming Server: imap.mydomain.com
Incoming Port: 143 (or 993 with SSL enabled)SSL (Optional): Enabled or Disabled Outgoing Server Authentication: Enabled Outgoing Server: smtp.mydomain.com Outgoing Port: 587 (or 465 with SSL enabled) Note: If 587 is not working for the Outgoing Port, try using port 25 instead.
Note: It is recommended that you also select Remember Password unless multiple users have access to your profile on your computer.
- Your initial setup is completed. Click Done to complete your setup.
Your email account is now set up. You may begin using Windows 10 Email.
Review
Once you've completed these steps, your email account should be ready to use in Windows 10 Mail. If you run into any issues, be sure to review the support information provided.