How to configure imap mail setting in samsong mobile
To configure IMAP mail settings on a Samsung mobile device, follow these steps:
For Samsung Galaxy series (Android 4.0 and above)
- Go to Settings > Accounts > Add account.
- Select Email and then Manual setup.
- Choose IMAP as the account type.
- Enter the following information:
- Account name: Your name or a descriptive name for the account.
- Email address: Your email address.
- Password: Your email account password.
- IMAP server: The IMAP server address provided by your email provider (e.g., imap.gmail.com).
- IMAP port: The IMAP port number (usually 993).
- Security type: Choose SSL/TLS or STARTTLS depending on your email provider's requirements.
- Tap Next and then Finish to save the settings.
For Samsung Galaxy series (Android 3.0 to 3.9)
- Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Email.
- Tap Add account and then Manual setup.
- Choose IMAP as the account type.
- Enter the following information:
- Account name: Your name or a descriptive name for the account.
- Email address: Your email address.
- Password: Your email account password.
- IMAP server: The IMAP server address provided by your email provider (e.g., imap.gmail.com).
- IMAP port: The IMAP port number (usually 993).
- Security type: Choose SSL/TLS or STARTTLS depending on your email provider's requirements.
- Tap Next and then Finish to save the settings.
For Samsung Galaxy series (Android 2.3 and below)
- Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Email.
- Tap Add account and then Manual setup.
- Choose IMAP as the account type.
- Enter the following information:
- Account name: Your name or a descriptive name for the account.
- Email address: Your email address.
- Password: Your email account password.
- IMAP server: The IMAP server address provided by your email provider (e.g., imap.gmail.com).
- IMAP port: The IMAP port number (usually 993).
- Security type: Choose SSL or TLS depending on your email provider's requirements.
- Tap Next and then Finish to save the settings.
Additional tips
- Make sure to replace the example IMAP server address (
imap.gmail.com
) with the actual IMAP server address provided by your email provider. - If you're using a custom IMAP server address, ensure it's correct and working properly.
- If you're having trouble connecting, check your email provider's documentation for specific IMAP settings or contact their support team for assistance.