How to change e mail server

Changing an email server involves updating the settings on your email client or device to point to the new server. The steps may vary depending on the type of email client or device you are using. Here are the general steps to change an email server:

For POP3/IMAP Email Clients:

  1. Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail).
  2. Go to the "Settings" or "Preferences" menu.
  3. Click on "Accounts" or "Email Accounts".
  4. Select the email account you want to change the server for.
  5. Click on "Edit" or "Properties".
  6. Look for the "Incoming Mail Server" or "POP3 Server" field and enter the new server address.
  7. Look for the "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server" field and enter the new server address.
  8. Enter your email address and password in the corresponding fields.
  9. Click "Save" or "OK" to save the changes.

For Webmail Clients:

  1. Log in to your webmail client (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook.com).
  2. Click on the gear icon or settings icon in the top right corner.
  3. Select "Settings" or "Options".
  4. Click on the "Accounts" or "Email Accounts" tab.
  5. Look for the "Incoming Mail Server" or "POP3 Server" field and enter the new server address.
  6. Look for the "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server" field and enter the new server address.
  7. Enter your email address and password in the corresponding fields.
  8. Click "Save" or "OK" to save the changes.

For Mobile Devices:

  1. Open your email app (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail).
  2. Tap on the menu icon (usually three horizontal lines) or the gear icon.
  3. Select "Settings" or "Accounts".
  4. Tap on the email account you want to change the server for.
  5. Look for the "Incoming Mail Server" or "POP3 Server" field and enter the new server address.
  6. Look for the "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server" field and enter the new server address.
  7. Enter your email address and password in the corresponding fields.
  8. Tap "Save" or "OK" to save the changes.

Common Email Server Settings:

Important Notes: