How to add your plusnet mail to outlook

To add your Plusnet email to Outlook, you'll need to set up an IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) account. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a Plusnet email account (e.g., [yourname]@plusnet.co.uk).
2. You have Outlook installed on your device (Windows or macOS).
3. You have the IMAP settings for your Plusnet email account (you can find these in your Plusnet account settings or by contacting Plusnet support).

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open Outlook: Launch Outlook on your device.
2. Go to File: Click on the "File" tab in the top-left corner of the Outlook window.
3. Add Account: Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types."
4. Choose Account Type: Select "Internet Email" and click "Next."
5. Enter Account Information:
   • Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
   • Email Address: Enter your Plusnet email address (e.g., [yourname]@plusnet.co.uk).
   • Account Type: Select "IMAP" as the account type.
   • Incoming Mail Server: Enter the IMAP server address provided by Plusnet (usually "imap.plus.net").
   • Outgoing Mail Server: Enter the SMTP server address provided by Plusnet (usually "smtp.plus.net").
   • Username: Enter your Plusnet email address (e.g., [yourname]@plusnet.co.uk).
   • Password: Enter your Plusnet email password.
6. More Settings: Click on "More Settings" to configure additional settings.
   • Incoming Server: Set the port number to 143 (default).
   • Outgoing Server: Set the port number to 587 (default).
   • Use the same settings as my incoming mail server: Check this box to use the same settings for both incoming and outgoing mail servers.
7. Finish: Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Verify Your Setup:

1. Check Your Inbox: Log in to your Plusnet email account to verify that your emails are being synced with Outlook.
2. Check Your Sent Items: Verify that your sent emails are being stored in your Outlook Sent Items folder.

Troubleshooting Tips:

• If you encounter issues with your setup, try restarting Outlook or checking your Plusnet email account settings.
• If you're still having trouble, contact Plusnet support for assistance.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully add your Plusnet email to Outlook using IMAP.