How to change port settings in windows mail

To change port settings in Windows Mail, you'll need to modify the outgoing mail server settings. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Change Port Settings for a Specific Account

1. Open Windows Mail.
2. Click on the "Accounts" button in the top-right corner of the window.
3. Select the account you want to modify from the list.
4. Click on the "Properties" button.
5. In the "Properties" window, click on the "Servers" tab.
6. Under "Outgoing mail server (SMTP)", click on the "Edit" button.
7. In the "Edit SMTP Server" window, you can change the port number by selecting it from the dropdown menu or typing in a new value.
8. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Change Port Settings for All Accounts

1. Open Windows Mail.
2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Options".
3. In the "Options" window, click on the "Mail" tab.
4. Under "Outgoing mail server (SMTP)", click on the "Edit" button.
5. In the "Edit SMTP Server" window, you can change the port number by selecting it from the dropdown menu or typing in a new value.
6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Common Port Numbers

Here are some common port numbers you might need to change:

• SMTP (Outgoing): 25, 587, or 2525
• POP3 (Incoming): 110, 995, or 993
• IMAP (Incoming): 143, 993, or 1433

Important Notes

• Changing port settings may affect your ability to send or receive emails. Make sure to check with your email provider or IT administrator if you're unsure about the port settings.
• Some email providers may require specific port settings for their services. Check your email provider's documentation for more information.
• If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, you may need to configure them to allow outgoing traffic on the new port number.