Shaw email server settings windows 11
To set up Shaw email on Windows 11, you'll need to configure your email client with the correct server settings. Here are the steps:
Step 1: Open your email client
Open your email client, such as Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Windows Mail.
Step 2: Set up your account
Create a new account or edit an existing one. You'll need to enter your Shaw email address and password.
Step 3: Configure the server settings
For Shaw email, you'll need to enter the following server settings:
- Incoming (IMAP) Server: imap.shaw.ca
- Outgoing (SMTP) Server: smtp.shaw.ca
- Username: Your Shaw email address (e.g., [yourname]@shaw.ca)
- Password: Your Shaw email password
- Port:
- IMAP: 993 (SSL/TLS)
- SMTP: 587 (TLS)
Step 4: Save your changes
Save your changes to the account settings. Your email client should now be configured to connect to Shaw's email servers.
Additional tips:
- Make sure your email client is configured to use SSL/TLS encryption for both IMAP and SMTP connections.
- If you're using Outlook, you may need to enable the "Less secure app access" option in your Shaw email account settings to allow Outlook to connect.
- If you're having trouble connecting, try restarting your email client or checking your Shaw email account settings to ensure that your password is correct.
Here are the specific settings for popular email clients:
Microsoft Outlook:
- Account Settings > Shaw Email > More Settings > Outgoing Server > My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication
- Account Settings > Shaw Email > More Settings > Advanced > Use the following type of encrypted connection: SSL/TLS
Mozilla Thunderbird:
- Account Settings > Shaw Email > Server Settings > Incoming Server > IMAP
- Account Settings > Shaw Email > Server Settings > Outgoing Server > SMTP
- Account Settings > Shaw Email > Server Settings > Authentication > Password
Windows Mail:
- Settings > Accounts > Shaw Email > Server Settings > Incoming Server > IMAP
- Settings > Accounts > Shaw Email > Server Settings > Outgoing Server > SMTP
- Settings > Accounts > Shaw Email > Server Settings > Authentication > Password
Remember to check your Shaw email account settings and email client documentation for specific instructions and troubleshooting tips.