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
2. • Press the Settings icon on your Android device.
   • Go to Accounts and backup.
   • Tap Manage accounts.
2. Create a New Email Account
3. • Tap Add account.
3. Select Server Type
4. • Choose Personal (IMAP).
4. Enter Your Email Address
5. • Type in your full email address (e.g., user@exampledomain.co.za) and tap Next.
5. Enter Your Password
6. • Type in your email password and tap Next.
6. Configure Incoming Server Settings
7. • 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
8. • 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
9. • Choose how often you’d like to sync your email, and enable notifications if desired. Tap Next.
9. Finalise Setup
10. • 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