How to configure Embarq for your Samsung Galaxy (Android)
With this article we will try to demonstrate setting up Embarq with IMAP and SMTP for your Android Phone in an easy to follow fashion!
Posted: 2021-03-26
How to configure Embarq:
- 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.
Incoming E-mail Server Configuration
- Choose the type of mail account (either POP3 or IMAP) you want to use. Not all services support both protocols. Refer to the table below for possible parameters.
- IMAP will store the emails on the server but it will keep a copy on your device. IMAP is recommended for most users.
- POP3 will download the emails from the remote server and it will keep them on your Android phone.
- Type the passphrase for your mail account and click Next.
- Please use the following table to complete the Incoming Server Settings page.
- Now click Next. If there is an error, click Edit Settings.
Incoming Mail (IMAP) Settings
Server Hostname | mail.centurylink.net |
Server Port | 993 |
Username | Your username (do not include the part after the @ sign) |
Authentication | Password |
SSL/TLS | Yes |
Outgoing Mail Server Settings (via SMTP)
- Once the parameters are typed in, you can tap Next.
- Check Require sign-in
- Please use the information below in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings page.
- Click Next. If you see an error, click Edit Settings.
Server Hostname | smtp.centurylink.net |
Server Port | 587 |
Username | Your username (do not include the part after the @ sign) |
Authentication | Password |
SSL/TLS | Yes |
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