Setting up Fastmail.nl for a Samsung Galaxy (Android)
In this blog we will summarize configuring Fastmail.nl using SMTP and IMAP for a Samsung Galaxy (Android) in an easy to follow language!
History of Fastmail.nl
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
How to set up Fastmail.nl
- 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.
Settings Needed for Receiving E-mail
- Select the type of email account (either POP3 or IMAP) you will be using. Not all services provide both options! Please check out the table below for possible settings.
- IMAP keeps the mails on the server, and it will display a cached copy on your Android phone. IMAP is the recommended setting in most cases.
- POP3 downloads the mails from the remote server and it will store them on your Android phone.
- Type the password for your e-mail account and tap Next.
- Please see the table below in order to complete the Incoming Server Settings settings.
- Tap Next. If there is an error, tap the Edit Settings button.
Configuration Needed for Receiving Mail via 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 Configuration (using SMTP)
- After you type the configuration, you can click Next.
- Enable Require sign-in
- Use the following information to complete the Outgoing Server Settings page.
- Click Next. If there is 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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