How to set up Fastmail.mx for your Samsung Galaxy (Android)

What is Fastmail.mx

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.mx

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.

Configuration Needed for Receiving Email

1. Select the type of e-mail account (either POP3 or IMAP) you will use. Not all services provide both protocols. Refer to the information below for possible protocols.
   • IMAP will keep the mails on the server, but it will show a cached copy on your Android device. IMAP is recommended for almost all users.
   • POP3 downloads the e-mails from the remote server and it will store them on your Android device.
2. Enter the password for the email address and tap Next.
3. Refer to the table below to complete the Incoming Server Settings settings.
4. Tap Next. If there is an error, click Edit Settings.

Setup Needed for Receiving E-mail via IMAP

Configuration Required for Sending Email (via SMTP)

1. After you type in the configuration, you can click Next.
2. Select Require sign-in
3. Please see the information below to complete the Outgoing Server Settings page.
4. Now tap Next. If there is an error, tap the Edit Settings button.