Surewest email imap

To set up an IMAP account for SureWest email, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable IMAP

1. Log in to your SureWest email account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner of the page.
3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
5. Click on the "Edit" button next to "IMAP".
6. Toggle the switch to "On" to enable IMAP.

Step 2: Configure IMAP Client

1. Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail).
2. Set up a new account or edit an existing one.
3. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
4. Enter the following settings:
   • Server: imap.surewest.net
   • Port: 993 (or 143 for non-SSL)
   • Username: Your SureWest email address
   • Password: Your SureWest email password
5. Make sure to select "SSL" or "TLS" as the encryption method.

Step 3: Configure SMTP Server

1. In your email client, go to the "Accounts" or "Settings" section.
2. Select the SureWest email account.
3. Look for the "Outgoing Server" or "SMTP" settings.
4. Enter the following settings:
   • Server: smtp.surewest.net
   • Port: 587 (or 25 for non-SSL)
   • Username: Your SureWest email address
   • Password: Your SureWest email password
5. Make sure to select "SSL" or "TLS" as the encryption method.

Troubleshooting Tips

• If you're having trouble connecting to the IMAP server, try checking the server settings or contacting SureWest support.
• If you're experiencing issues with sending emails, check the SMTP server settings or contact SureWest support.
• Make sure to update your email client to the latest version to ensure compatibility with SureWest's IMAP and SMTP servers.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your SureWest email account using IMAP. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask!