How to know what's your incoming and outgoing mail server

To find out what your incoming and outgoing mail server settings are, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Check your email provider's website or app

1. Log in to your email provider's website or mobile app.
2. Look for the "Settings" or "Account" section.
3. Check for options like "Mail settings", "Email settings", "Account settings", or "Server settings".
4. Look for the "Incoming Mail Server" or "POP3 Server" and "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server" settings.

Method 2: Check your email client software

1. Open your email client software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail).
2. Go to the "Account Settings" or "Preferences" section.
3. Look for the "Incoming Mail Server" or "POP3 Server" and "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server" settings.

Method 3: Check your email provider's documentation

1. Search for your email provider's documentation or FAQs.
2. Look for sections related to "Mail settings", "Email settings", or "Server settings".
3. Check for information on incoming and outgoing mail server settings.

Common mail server settings

Here are some common mail server settings:

• Incoming Mail Server (POP3):
  • For Gmail: pop.gmail.com
  • For Outlook.com: pop.outlook.com
  • For Yahoo Mail: pop.mail.yahoo.com
• Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP):
  • For Gmail: smtp.gmail.com
  • For Outlook.com: smtp.office365.com
  • For Yahoo Mail: smtp.mail.yahoo.com

Tips

• Make sure to use the correct server settings for your email provider.
• If you're using a web-based email client, you may not need to know the incoming and outgoing mail server settings.
• If you're having trouble connecting to your email account, check your server settings and ensure they are correct.