How to set up airpost.net for a Samsung Galaxy (Android)
In this post I will simply explain configuring airpost.net using IMAP and SMTP for your Samsung Galaxy (Android) in a simple language!
History of airpost.net
Fastmail is an email hosting company based in Melbourne, Australia. In addition to its Fastmail-branded services, the company also operates Topicbox, a mailing list service, and Pobox, an email service it acquired in 2015. The company was acquired by Opera Software in 2010 but became independent again in 2013 through a staff buyout. Its servers are located in Bridgewater, New Jersey and Seattle, Washington. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fastmail
Configuring airpost.net
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app.
- In the top right, tap your profile picture.
- Tap Add another account.
- Choose the type of account you want to add:
- If you check work or school emails through Outlook for Windows, select Outlook, Hotmail, and Live.
- If you don't see your email service, select Other.
- Enter your email address and tap Next.
Settings Needed for Receiving Mail
- Select the type of e-mail account (POP3 or IMAP) you will use. Some services may not provide both options! Refer to the information below for available settings.
- IMAP stores the emails on the server and it will show a cached copy on your Android device. IMAP is the recommended protocol for almost all users.
- POP3 will download the e-mails from the server and it will keep them on your device.
- Type in the password for your e-mail account and tap Next.
- Use the following table to complete the Incoming Server Settings settings.
- Click Next. If you see an error, tap Edit Settings.
Incoming Mail Server (IMAP) Configuration
Server Hostname | imap.fastmail.com |
Server Port | 993 |
Username | Your username (do not include the part after the @ sign) |
Authentication | Password |
SSL/TLS | Yes |
Outgoing E-mail Server Configuration (using SMTP)
- After you type the settings, click Next.
- Turn on Require sign-in
- Use the following information in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings settings.
- Now tap Next. If there is an error, click Edit Settings.
Server Hostname | smtp.fastmail.com |
Server Port | 587 |
Username | Your username (do not include the part after the @ sign) |
Authentication | Password |
SSL/TLS | Yes |
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