How to configure bestmail.us for your Android Tablet

What is bestmail.us:

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

How to setup bestmail.us:

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app.
2. In the top right, tap your profile picture.
3. Tap Add another account.
4. 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.
5. Enter your email address and tap Next.

Configuration Required for Receiving E-mail

1. Choose the type of mail account (either POP3 or IMAP) you will use. Some services may not provide both. Refer to the table below for available protocols.
   • IMAP protocol will keep the emails on the server and it will keep a copy on your device. IMAP is the recommended setting in most cases.
   • POP3 will download the emails from the remote server and it will store them on your Android device.
2. Type the passphrase for your e-mail address and tap Next.
3. Please see the information below to complete the Incoming Server Settings settings.
4. Now tap Next. If there is an error, tap Edit Settings.

Incoming E-mail (IMAP) Configuration

Outgoing E-mail Configuration

1. Once the parameters are typed in, tap Next.
2. Turn on Require sign-in
3. Refer to the following information in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings.
4. Click Next. If there is an error, tap Edit Settings.