Embarq mail setup for outlook

To set up Embarq mail in Outlook, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Configure your Embarq email account

  1. Go to the Embarq website (www.embarq.com) and log in to your account.
  2. Click on the "Settings" or "Account" tab.
  3. Scroll down to the "Email" or "POP/IMAP" section.
  4. Note down the following settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server (IMAP): imap.embarq.com or imap.qwest.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.embarq.com or smtp.qwest.com
    • Username: Your Embarq email address (e.g., [email protected])
    • Password: Your Embarq email password

Step 2: Set up your Embarq email account in Outlook

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Add Account" or "Account Settings" (depending on your Outlook version).
  3. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
  4. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
  5. Enter the following settings:
    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in emails.
    • Email Address: Your Embarq email address (e.g., [email protected]).
    • Account Type: POP3 or IMAP (choose the one that matches your Embarq settings).
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.embarq.com or imap.qwest.com (depending on your Embarq settings).
    • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.embarq.com or smtp.qwest.com (depending on your Embarq settings).
    • Username: Your Embarq email address (e.g., [email protected]).
    • Password: Your Embarq email password.
  6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Step 3: Verify your Embarq email account in Outlook

  1. Outlook will attempt to connect to your Embarq email account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
  2. If you encounter any issues, check your Embarq email settings and ensure that your username and password are correct.

That's it! Your Embarq email account should now be set up in Outlook. You can start sending and receiving emails using your Embarq account.