
How to set up fastmail.fm for your Samsung Galaxy (Android)
In this article I will simply summarize setting up fastmail.fm using IMAP and SMTP for a Samsung Galaxy (Android) in a straightforward way.
History of fastmail.fm:
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.fm:
- 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 Mail Server Settings
- Select the type of mail account (POP3 or IMAP) you will use. Not all services support both! Please see the table below for available protocols.
- IMAP protocol keeps the emails on the server and it will display a cached copy on your device. IMAP is the recommended setting for most users.
- POP3 downloads the emails from the server and it will keep them on your Android phone.
- Type in the passphrase for your mail address and click Next.
- Refer to the table below to complete the Incoming Server Settings.
- Now click Next. If you see an error, tap the Edit Settings button.
Configuration Required for Receiving Email 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 |
Configuration Required for Sending Email (via SMTP)
- After you type the parameters, you can tap Next.
- Turn on Require sign-in
- Please use the table below in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings.
- Now click Next. If you see an error, click the Edit Settings button.
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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