Centurytel email server settings
CenturyLink (formerly CenturyTel) provides email services to its customers, and the email server settings may vary depending on the type of email account you have. Here are the general email server settings for CenturyLink:
POP3 Settings:
- Server: pop.centurylink.net
- Port: 110
- Username: Your email address (e.g., [yourname]@centurylink.net)
- Password: Your email password
IMAP Settings:
- Server: imap.centurylink.net
- Port: 143
- Username: Your email address (e.g., [yourname]@centurylink.net)
- Password: Your email password
SMTP Settings:
- Server: smtp.centurylink.net
- Port: 587
- Username: Your email address (e.g., [yourname]@centurylink.net)
- Password: Your email password
SSL/TLS Settings:
- POP3: Yes, use SSL/TLS
- IMAP: Yes, use SSL/TLS
- SMTP: Yes, use SSL/TLS
Authentication:
- Authentication method: Plain Text or CRAM-MD5
Notes:
- Make sure to replace [yourname] with your actual email address.
- If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to configure the settings manually.
- CenturyLink recommends using the IMAP protocol for retrieving email, as it allows for more features and better performance.
- If you're having trouble connecting to the email server, try checking your email account settings or contacting CenturyLink's customer support for assistance.
Remember to update your email client settings according to the above information to ensure a smooth connection to your CenturyLink email account.