Centurylink email setup

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up your CenturyLink email account:

Step 1: Access Your CenturyLink Email Account

  1. Go to the CenturyLink website (www.centurylink.com) and click on "My Account" at the top right corner of the page.
  2. Sign in with your CenturyLink username and password.
  3. Click on "Email" from the menu options.

Step 2: Set Up Your Email Client

  1. Choose your email client: You can set up your CenturyLink email account using a web-based client like Outlook.com, Yahoo Mail, or AOL Mail, or you can use a desktop email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird.
  2. Set up your email client:
    • For web-based clients: Enter your CenturyLink email address and password, and follow the prompts to set up your account.
    • For desktop email clients: Enter your CenturyLink email address and password, and select "IMAP" or "POP" as your email protocol. You can find the settings below.

Step 3: Configure Your Email Settings

  1. IMAP Settings:
    • Server: imap.centurylink.net
    • Port: 993
    • Encryption: SSL/TLS
    • Username: Your CenturyLink email address
    • Password: Your CenturyLink email password
  2. POP Settings:
    • Server: pop.centurylink.net
    • Port: 110
    • Encryption: None
    • Username: Your CenturyLink email address
    • Password: Your CenturyLink email password

Step 4: Set Up Your Email Account on Your Mobile Device

  1. For Android devices: Go to your device's settings, then select "Accounts" or "Email," and add a new account. Enter your CenturyLink email address and password, and select "IMAP" or "POP" as your email protocol.
  2. For iOS devices: Go to your device's settings, then select "Mail," and add a new account. Enter your CenturyLink email address and password, and select "IMAP" or "POP" as your email protocol.

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