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This article describes how to add an email account to an Android OS (Oreo version) mobile device. Once you configure email for your mobile device you can send and receive messages.
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How to Add an Email Account
IMPORTANT: Android versions can vary by the device’s manufacturer. Although similar in functionality, the on-screen elements and text may be different from the ones included in this guide. These instructions were written using a Pixel device. If you are using a Samsung device, be sure to check out our guide here for help setting up your email.
- Navigate to the Email application
NOTE: If you have not added any email accounts yet, then a Set Up Email guide will appear and you can skip to the next step below. If you have already added an email account, then you will need to tap on the Email menu icon (≡), then tap to select Add account.
- Enter your email address in the Email address field
- Enter the password for that email account in the Password field
- Tap on the MANUAL SETUP option.
- Tap on IMAP account from the Select account type options
- Enter your email address in the Email address field
- Enter your email address in the User name field
- Enter your email account password in the Password field
- Scroll down to the INCOMING SERVER settings
- Enter the Incoming Server into the IMAP server field
NOTE: This information can be found in your Email Settings.
- Select SSL from the Security type drop-down menu
- Enter 993 into the Port field
- Enter the Outgoing Server into the SMTP server field
- Select SSL from the Security type drop-down menu
- Enter 465 into the Port field
- Ensure that the Authentication required before sending emails toggle is enabled
- Enter your email address in the User name field
- Enter your email account password in the Password field
- Tap on NEXT to proceed to verify the server settings
- Select an option from the Period to sync Email drop-down menu
- Select an option from the Sync schedule drop-down menu
- Tap on NEXT to proceed
- Enter a name for the account in the Account name field
NOTE: Although this step is optional, this will help you differentiate between other accounts you have set up on your mobile device.
- Enter your name in the Your name field as you would like it to appear when sending emails
- Finally, tap on DONE
Congratulations, now that you have configured your email account, you can begin sending and receiving email on your Android Oreo device.
