1and1 imap settings windows live mail
To set up 1&1 Imap settings in Windows Live Mail, follow these steps:
Step 1: Create a new email account in Windows Live Mail
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on "Email" in the top menu bar and select "Account Settings".
- Click on "Add an email account" and then "Manual setup".
- Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
Step 2: Enter your 1&1 email account settings
- In the "Internet Email Settings" window, enter the following information:
- Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
- Email Address: Enter your 1&1 email address (e.g., [yourname]@1and1.com).
- Account Type: Select "POP3" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing your emails across devices).
- Incoming Mail Server: Enter "imap.1and1.com" (without quotes).
- Outgoing Mail Server: Enter "smtp.1and1.com" (without quotes).
- User Name: Enter your 1&1 email address (e.g., [yourname]@1and1.com).
- Password: Enter your 1&1 email password.
- Click "Next" to continue.
Step 3: Configure additional settings
- In the "Internet Email Settings" window, select the "More Settings" button.
- In the "More Settings" window, select the "Outgoing Server" tab.
- Check the box next to "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication".
- Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server".
- Click "OK" to close the "More Settings" window.
Step 4: Finish setting up your email account
- Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.
- Windows Live Mail will attempt to connect to your 1&1 email account using the settings you entered.
- If everything is set up correctly, you should see a confirmation message indicating that your account has been set up successfully.
That's it! You should now be able to send and receive emails using your 1&1 email account in Windows Live Mail.