Add virgin mail account to windows 10
Here's a step-by-step guide to add a Virgin Mail account to Windows 10:
Method 1: Using the Mail app
- Open the Start menu and search for "Mail" and click on the result.
- Click on the "Add account" button.
- Select "Other account" and then click on "Advanced setup".
- Choose "POP" or "IMAP" as the account type (Virgin Mail uses IMAP).
- Enter your Virgin Mail account details:
- Email address: your email address (e.g., [yourname]@virginmedia.com)
- Username: your Virgin Mail username (usually your email address without the "@virginmedia.com" part)
- Password: your Virgin Mail password
- Server: imap.virginmedia.com (for IMAP) or pop.virginmedia.com (for POP)
- Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 110 (for POP)
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.
Method 2: Using the Outlook app
- Open the Start menu and search for "Outlook" and click on the result.
- Click on the "File" menu and select "Add account".
- Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
- Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
- Enter your Virgin Mail account details:
- Your Name: your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field
- Email Address: your Virgin Mail email address
- Account Type: IMAP
- Incoming mail server: imap.virginmedia.com
- Incoming port: 993
- Outgoing mail server: smtp.virginmedia.com
- Outgoing port: 587
- Username: your Virgin Mail username (usually your email address without the "@virginmedia.com" part)
- Password: your Virgin Mail password
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.
Troubleshooting tips
- Make sure your Virgin Mail account is set up correctly and you have the correct login credentials.
- Check your Virgin Mail account settings to ensure that IMAP or POP is enabled.
- If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, ensure that it's not blocking the connection to Virgin Mail's servers.
- If you're still having issues, try restarting your Windows 10 device or contacting Virgin Media's customer support for further assistance.