Add Email to Your Pixel Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide
You can easily set up your business email accounts and keep connected on the go using Pixel's user-friendly interface. All your emails can be organized in one place with the Pixel phone's support for multiple email providers. This includes adding your work or personal email.>
Your email accounts will be live on your Pixel phone within minutes by following a few simple steps, enabling you to stay connected and productive wherever you are.
Note: The instructions in this article are for setting up your email only. This article was created using the Google Pixel 8 model and running Android version 14. Learn how to check your Android version. If the instructions are not exact for your device, we recommend you go to your device settings and follow the on-screen prompts to set up an email on your device or contact your service provider for assistance.
How to Set Up Email on My Pixel Device
Follow these steps to start setting up work or personal email on a Pixel phone:
- Unlock your phone.
- Navigate the menu or slide two fingers downwards, starting from the top of the screen. Then, press the Settings.
- Select Passwords and accounts.
- In the Passwords and accounts page, press the + Add account button.
- Select the type of account that you want to add to your device.
Follow the steps below if you choose to use the IMAP settings for your Pixel phone.
- From the steps above, press the Personal (IMAP) button.
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.
- Type your email address in the field provided. Then, press NEXT.
- Type the password for your email in the field provided. Then, hit NEXT.
- If you see the screen below, your email account has been recognized and set up automatically. Follow the instructions on your screen to enter more information and finish setting up your phone.
- Once done, enter the settings for the Incoming server settings in the field provided.
- Press the Security type to expand. In the menu, select SSL/TLS. Then, hit NEXT.
- Enter the settings for the Outgoing server settings in the field provided.
- Press the Security type to expand. In the menu, select SSL/TLS. Then, press NEXT.
- Once all information is entered, follow the on-screen prompts to continue.
You have successfully added your email to your Pixel device.
Follow the steps below if you choose to use the POP3 settings for your Pixel phone.
- From the steps above, hit the Personal (POP3) button.
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.
- Type your email address in the field provided. Then, NEXT.
- Type the password for your email in the field provided. Then, hit NEXT.
- If you see the screen below, your email account has been recognized and set up automatically. Follow the instructions on your screen to enter more information and finish setting up your phone.
- Once done, enter the settings for the Incoming server settings in the field provided.
- Press the Security type to expand. In the menu, select SSL/TLS. Then, press NEXT.
- Enter the settings for the Outgoing server settings in the field provided.
- Press the Security type to expand. In the menu, select SSL/TLS. Then, press NEXT.
- Once all information is entered, follow the on-screen prompts to continue.
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This article helps you set up work or personal email accounts on your Google Pixel phone. Learn how to add your email to your Pixel phone using either IMAP or POP3 protocols. Stay connected and manage all your emails in one place with your Pixel.