How to set up fastmail.es for an Android Tablet

History of fastmail.es

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 fastmail.es

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.

Incoming Mail Settings

1. Select the type of e-mail account (POP3 or IMAP) you will use. Some services may not support both. Please see the information below for available parameters.
   • IMAP protocol keeps the e-mails on the server, but it will display a cached copy on your device. IMAP is recommended for most users.
   • POP3 will download the e-mails from the server and it will keep them on your Android device.
2. Type in the password for your mail account and click Next.
3. Please use the information below to complete the Incoming Server Settings settings.
4. Tap Next. If you see an error, click Edit Settings.

Incoming E-mail (IMAP) Setup

Outgoing E-mail Setup

1. After you type the settings, tap Next.
2. Check Require sign-in
3. Refer to the following information in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings.
4. Now tap Next. If you see an error, tap the Edit Settings button.