How do I set up my email account on my Android device?

Setting up an email account on your Android device a simple process that allows you to access your emails on the go. To set up your email account on your Android device, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings

• Press the Settings icon on your Android device.
• Go to Accounts and backup.
• Tap Manage accounts.

2. Create a New Email Account

• Tap Add account.

3. Select Server Type

• Choose Personal (IMAP).

4. Enter Your Email Address

• Type in your full email address (e.g., user@exampledomain.co.za) and tap Next.

5. Enter Your Password

• Type in your email password and tap Next.

6. Configure Incoming Server Settings

• Username: Your full email address
• Password: Your email account password
• Server: mail.exampledomain.co.za
• Port: 993
• Security Type: SSL/TLS

7. Configure Outgoing Server Settings

• Require sign-in: Enabled
• Username: Your full email address
• Password: Your email account password
• Server: mail.exampledomain.co.za
• Port: 465 or 587
• Security Type: SSL/TLS

8. Set Sync Preferences

• Choose how often you’d like to sync your email, and enable notifications if desired. Tap Next.

9. Finalise Setup

• Account name (optional): enter a name for the account to help you identify it on your device.
• Your name: enter the name you would like recipients to see when they receive your emails. Tap Next/Done to complete the setup.

Your email account is now set up and ready to use. You can access it via the Email app on your Android device.

• Make sure the email address is already created in your hosting account via cPanel before attempting to set it up on your Android device.
• If you experience any issues with sending or receiving emails, verify that the server details (mail server and credentials) are correct.
• You can test your mailbox credentials by logging into webmail, refer to the article: How do I access webmail?

For further assistance, feel free to contact our support team via a support ticket or by emailing us at helpdesk@elitehost.co.za.

Updated on: 28/10/2024