How to set up optimum online email on droid

To set up Optimum Online email on your Android device, follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable IMAP

  1. Log in to your Optimum Online email account on a computer.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the inbox.
  3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
  5. Click on "IMAP" and toggle the switch to "On".

Step 2: Set up Optimum Online email on your Android device

  1. Open the "Settings" app on your Android device.
  2. Scroll down and select "Accounts" or "Email" (depending on your device).
  3. Tap "Add account" or "New account".
  4. Select "Personal (IMAP)" or "Other" (depending on your device).
  5. Enter your Optimum Online email address and password.
  6. Tap "Next" or "Continue".

Step 3: Configure IMAP settings

  1. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Server: imap.optimum.net
    • Port: 993
    • Security type: SSL/TLS
    • Username: Your Optimum Online email address
    • Password: Your Optimum Online email password
  2. Tap "Next" or "Save" to save the settings.

Step 4: Configure SMTP settings

  1. Enter the following SMTP settings:
    • Server: smtp.optimum.net
    • Port: 587
    • Security type: TLS
    • Username: Your Optimum Online email address
    • Password: Your Optimum Online email password
  2. Tap "Next" or "Save" to save the settings.

Step 5: Verify your account

  1. You may be prompted to verify your account by entering a verification code sent to your email address.
  2. Enter the verification code and tap "Verify" to complete the setup process.

Step 6: Set up your email client

  1. You can now set up your email client on your Android device.
  2. Choose your preferred email client (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, etc.).
  3. Follow the client's setup instructions to configure your Optimum Online email account.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Optimum Online email account on your Android device using IMAP.