Configuring fastest.cc for a Samsung Galaxy (Android)
With this post I will try to demonstrate how to setup fastest.cc using IMAP and SMTP for a Samsung Galaxy (Android) in a straightforward language.
What is fastest.cc:
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
Setting up fastest.cc:
- 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.
Configuration Required for Receiving Email
- Choose the type of e-mail account (POP3 or IMAP) you want to use. Not all services provide both! Please refer to the table below for available settings.
- IMAP protocol will keep the e-mails on the server, and it will show a cached copy on your Android phone. IMAP is recommended in almost all cases.
- POP3 downloads the emails from the remote server and it will keep them on your Android device.
- Type in the password for your mail address and tap Next.
- Please refer to the following table in order to complete the Incoming Server Settings page.
- Tap Next. If you see an error, tap Edit Settings.
Setup Required for Receiving E-mail with IMAP
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 Mail Server Setup (using SMTP)
- After you type in the parameters, you can click Next.
- Turn on Require sign-in
- Please use the table below in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings page.
- Tap Next. If you see an error, tap 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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