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

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on "Email" in the top menu bar and select "Account Settings".
  3. Click on "Add an email account" and then "Manual setup".
  4. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".

Step 2: Enter your 1&1 email account settings

  1. 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.
  2. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 3: Configure additional settings

  1. In the "Internet Email Settings" window, select the "More Settings" button.
  2. In the "More Settings" window, select the "Outgoing Server" tab.
  3. Check the box next to "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication".
  4. Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server".
  5. Click "OK" to close the "More Settings" window.

Step 4: Finish setting up your email account

  1. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.
  2. Windows Live Mail will attempt to connect to your 1&1 email account using the settings you entered.
  3. 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.