How to find incoming mail server in outlook

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

Method 1: Check your account settings

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Account Settings" (in Outlook 2010 and 2013) or "Account Options" (in Outlook 2016 and later).
  3. Click on "Account" or "Email" tab.
  4. Look for the "Incoming mail server" or "POP3" field. This is usually labeled as "Incoming mail server" or "POP3 server".

Method 2: Check your email account settings

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Account Settings" (in Outlook 2010 and 2013) or "Account Options" (in Outlook 2016 and later).
  3. Click on "Account" or "Email" tab.
  4. Click on the "Email" or "Account" button next to your email account.
  5. Look for the "Incoming mail server" or "POP3" field.

Method 3: Check your email provider's settings

  1. Go to your email provider's website (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook.com).
  2. Look for the "Settings" or "Account" section.
  3. Check for the "Incoming mail server" or "POP3" setting. This is usually listed under "Mail settings" or "Email settings".

Common incoming mail server settings:

Note: The incoming mail server setting may vary depending on your email provider and account type. If you're unsure, you can contact your email provider's support team for assistance.