1and1 mail setup

Setting up email with 1&1 (also known as 1and1) involves a few steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set up your email account:

Step 1: Log in to your 1&1 account

Go to the 1&1 website (www.1and1.com) and log in to your account using your email address and password.

Step 2: Access your email settings

Once logged in, click on the "Mail" tab and then select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Set up your email client

To set up your email client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, or Apple Mail), you'll need to configure it with your 1&1 email settings. You can find these settings in the "Settings" page:

• Incoming Mail Server (IMAP): imap.1and1.com
• Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.1and1.com
• Port: 993 (IMAP) or 587 (SMTP)
• Username: Your full email address (e.g., [yourname]@yourdomain.com)
• Password: Your email account password

Step 4: Configure your email client

Follow the instructions for your email client to configure it with the 1&1 email settings. Here are some general steps:

• Outlook:
  • Go to File > Account Settings > New > Manual setup or additional server types
  • Select "Internet Email" and click Next
  • Enter the IMAP and SMTP settings above
  • Click Next and then Finish
• Thunderbird:
  • Go to Tools > Account Settings > Add Mail Account
  • Select "Manual Setup" and click Next
  • Enter the IMAP and SMTP settings above
  • Click Next and then Finish
• Apple Mail:
  • Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts
  • Click the "+" button to add a new account
  • Select "Other Mail Account" and click Continue
  • Enter the IMAP and SMTP settings above
  • Click Create

Step 5: Verify your email settings

Once you've configured your email client, try sending and receiving emails to verify that everything is working correctly.

Troubleshooting tips

If you encounter any issues setting up your email account, here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Check your email settings and ensure they match the ones provided above.
• Verify that your email account password is correct.
• Check your email client's settings and ensure they are configured correctly.
• If you're still having issues, contact 1&1's customer support for assistance.