How to change port settings in windows 10 mail
To change port settings in Windows 10 Mail, you'll need to configure the account settings. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Change port settings for a specific account
- Open the Mail app on your Windows 10 device.
- Click on the account you want to modify (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.).
- Click on the three dots (⋯) next to the account name and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- In the Account settings window, click on the "Manage" button next to "Incoming mail server" or "Outgoing mail server".
- In the "Incoming mail server" or "Outgoing mail server" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
- In the "Advanced" tab, you'll see the "Port" section. You can change the port numbers for incoming and outgoing mail servers here.
- For example, if you want to change the incoming mail server port from the default (993) to 995, enter 995 in the "Incoming mail server (IMAP)" field.
- Similarly, if you want to change the outgoing mail server port from the default (587) to 25, enter 25 in the "Outgoing mail server (SMTP)" field.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 2: Change port settings for all accounts
- Open the Mail app on your Windows 10 device.
- Click on the three dots (⋯) in the top-right corner of the Mail window and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- In the Settings window, click on "Accounts" from the left menu.
- Click on the account you want to modify (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.).
- Click on the "Edit" button next to "Account settings".
- In the Account settings window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
- In the "Advanced" tab, you'll see the "Port" section. You can change the port numbers for incoming and outgoing mail servers here.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Important notes:
- Changing port settings may affect your email account's functionality. Make sure to test your email account after making changes to ensure everything is working as expected.
- Some email providers may not support certain port numbers or may have specific requirements for port settings. Check with your email provider if you're unsure about the recommended port settings.
- If you're experiencing issues with your email account after changing port settings, you may need to reset your account settings to their default values.