How to set up optimum online email account

Optimum Online is a internet service provider that offers email services to its customers. Here's a step-by-step guide to set up an Optimum Online email account:

Prerequisites:

  1. You must have an active Optimum Online internet service subscription.
  2. You must have a valid username and password for your Optimum Online account.

Setting up Optimum Online Email Account:

  1. Access the Optimum Online Email Portal: Go to the Optimum Online website (www.optimum.net) and click on the "Email" tab at the top of the page.
  2. Log in to Your Account: Enter your Optimum Online username and password to log in to your account.
  3. Create a New Email Account: Click on the "Create a New Email Account" button.
  4. Choose Your Email Address: Enter a desired email address (e.g., [email protected]). Make sure to choose a unique and memorable address.
  5. Set Your Password: Enter a strong and unique password for your email account. You'll need to confirm the password by re-entering it.
  6. Set Up Your Email Client: You can set up your email client (e.g., Outlook, Apple Mail, or Mozilla Thunderbird) to access your Optimum Online email account. You'll need to enter your email address, password, and server settings.
  7. Server Settings: The server settings for Optimum Online email are:
    • Incoming Mail Server (IMAP): imap.optimum.net
    • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.optimum.net
    • Port Numbers: 993 (IMAP) and 587 (SMTP)
  8. Verify Your Account: Once you've set up your email account, you'll receive a verification email from Optimum Online. Click on the verification link to activate your account.

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