How to set up fastmail.com.au for your Android Phone

History of fastmail.com.au

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 fastmail.com.au

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.

Settings Needed for Receiving Email

1. Select the type of email account (either POP3 or IMAP) you want to use. Some services may not provide both. Refer to the information below for the correct protocols.
   • IMAP protocol will keep the emails on the server, but it will show a copy on your Android device. IMAP is recommended in almost all cases.
   • POP3 will download the emails from the server and it will store them on your Android device.
2. Type the passphrase for your e-mail account and tap Next.
3. Please use the following information to complete the Incoming Server Settings.
4. Now click Next. If you see an error, tap the Edit Settings button.

Incoming Mail (IMAP) Configuration

Outgoing Mail Server Settings (using SMTP)

1. Once the parameters are typed in, click Next.
2. Check Require sign-in
3. Please use the table below to complete the Outgoing Server Settings settings.
4. Now click Next. If you see an error, tap Edit Settings.