How Do I Set Up Email on My Android Device?

Stay connected with your email anytime, anywhere by setting it up on your Android phone or tablet. We’ll walk you through a simple step-by-step process to get your email up and running on your device. This way, you'll have quick access to your inbox anytime, anywhere.

In this article we will discuss:

• Setup Your Email on Your Android Device
• How to Remove your Email Account on Your Android Device
• Review

Setup Your Email on Your Android

Follow the steps below to set up email on your Android device:

1. Go to your Settings.
2. Look for Accounts and backup.
   
    
3. Select Manage accounts.
   
    
4. Click Add account.
   
    
5. Select the server type. Click Personal (IMAP).
   
    
6. Type in your email address. Then click Next.
   
    
7. Enter your password, then click Next.
   
   Note: If you are routed to the image below that means that your account was recognized ans set up automatically.
   
   
   
   
   To get your email client settings you may use the following tool.
   
   

   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:

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   • Wait a Few Seconds: After you check the reCAPTCHA box, wait for 3 seconds before clicking "Submit."
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   • 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.

    

   Below is a detailed explanation of the email settings.

   Setting	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.

    

   ​​If you purchased your email from Domain.com, Dotster, or MyDomain before they were migrated to Network Solutions, please use the following email settings:

   Domain.com

   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.domain.com Incoming Port: 110 (or 995 with SSL enabled)
   IMAP	Incoming Server: imap.domain.com Incoming Port: 143 (or 993 with SSL enabled)
   SSL (Optional):	Enabled or Disabled
   Outgoing Server Authentication:	Enabled
   Outgoing Server:	smtp.domain.com
   Outgoing Port:	587 (or 465 with SSL enabled)

   Note: If 587 is not working for the Outgoing Port, try using port 25 instead.

   Dotster

   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.

   MyDomain

   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.
8. In the incoming server settings, follow the steps:

   

   • Enter your username, this should be the same as your email.
   • Enter your password, this should be the same as the password for your email.
   • Enter your incoming server.
   • Enter the incoming port number.
   • Secure your email by turning on the encryption. In the dropdown list select SSL/TLS.

     

   • Then click next.
9. In the outgoing server settings, follow the steps:

   

   • Turn on the Required sign-in option.
   • Enter your username, this should be the same as your email.
   • Enter your password, this should be the same as the password for your email.
   • Enter your outgoing server in the SMTP server field.
   • Enter the outgoing server port number.
   • Secure your email by turning on the encryption. Inthe dropdown list select SSL/TLS.

     

   • Then click next.
10. In the Account options, follow the steps:

    

    • Choose the interval to retrieve the emails from the server in the dropdown option.

      

    • You can turn On or Off the email notifications.
    • You can enable email synchronization.
    • Then click next.
11. Enter the Account name and Sender name.

    

How to Remove your Email Account on Your Android Device

Follow these steps to remove email in your Android device:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll though the list of options and tap Accounts and Backup.
3. Select Manage accounts.
4. Choose the email address you want to remove.
5. Tap on Remove account.
6. Confirm the removal by selecting Remove Account from the popup window.

Review

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up email on your Android device. The process typically involves entering your email address, password, and server settings. Lastly, the guide also covers removing an email account from your Android device if needed.

If you wish to purchase another email, you may explore Google Workspace or Business Email.