Cox webmail imap setup

To set up Cox Webmail using IMAP, follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable IMAP in your Cox Webmail account

1. Log in to your Cox Webmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "Settings".
3. Scroll down to the "Account" section and click on "IMAP Settings".
4. Toggle the switch next to "Enable IMAP" to the "On" position.
5. Click "Save Changes" to save your changes.

Step 2: Configure your email client

1. Open your email client (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail, etc.).
2. Create a new account or edit an existing one.
3. Enter the following settings:
   • Account Type: IMAP
   • Incoming Mail Server: imap.cox.net
   • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.cox.net
   • Username: Your Cox Webmail email address (e.g. [yourname]@cox.net)
   • Password: Your Cox Webmail password
4. Make sure to select the correct port numbers:
   • Incoming Mail Server: 993 (SSL/TLS)
   • Outgoing Mail Server: 587 (TLS)
5. Click "Next" or "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 3: Verify your setup

1. Log in to your Cox Webmail account to verify that your email client is connected.
2. Check your email client's settings to ensure that the IMAP settings are correct.

Troubleshooting tips

• If you're having trouble connecting to your Cox Webmail account using IMAP, try checking your email client's settings to ensure that they match the settings above.
• If you're still having trouble, try disabling any firewall or antivirus software that may be blocking the connection.
• If you're using a proxy server, make sure to configure it correctly to allow IMAP connections.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your Cox Webmail account using IMAP and access your email from your email client.