How to find incoming mail server for outlook

To find the incoming mail server (also known as the POP3 or IMAP server) for Outlook, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Check your email account settings

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Account Settings" (in Outlook 2010 and earlier) or "Manage Accounts" (in Outlook 2013 and later).
  3. Select your email account from the list of accounts.
  4. Click on the "Server" tab (in Outlook 2010 and earlier) or "Advanced" tab (in Outlook 2013 and later).
  5. Look for the "Incoming mail server" or "POP3" field, which should display the incoming mail server address.

Method 2: Check your email provider's website

  1. Go to your email provider's website (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook.com, etc.).
  2. Look for the "Settings" or "Account" section.
  3. Check for the "Incoming mail server" or "POP3" setting, which should display the incoming mail server address.

Common incoming mail server addresses

Here are some common incoming mail server addresses for popular email providers:

Note: If you're using a custom domain email account (e.g., @yourcompany.com), you may need to contact your email provider or IT administrator to find the incoming mail server address.