How to configure Fastmail.se for your Samsung Galaxy (Android)
With this post we will try to demonstrate setting up Fastmail.se using IMAP and SMTP for an Android Phone in an easy to follow way.
What is Fastmail.se:
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.se:
- 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.
Configuration Required for Receiving Email
- Choose the type of e-mail account (either POP3 or IMAP) you want to use. Not all services provide both. Refer to the information below for possible parameters.
- IMAP will keep the emails on the server, but it will display a cached copy on your Android device. IMAP is the recommended setting for most users.
- POP3 downloads the mails from the server and it will store them on your Android device.
- Type in the passphrase for the mail address and tap Next.
- Please refer to the information below in order to complete the Incoming Server Settings settings.
- Tap Next. If there is an error, click Edit Settings.
Incoming Mail Server (IMAP) Configuration
Server Hostname | imap.fastmail.com |
Server Port | 993 |
Username | Your username (do not include the part after the @ sign) |
Authentication | Password |
SSL/TLS | Yes |
Settings Required for Sending Mail (via SMTP)
- Once the parameters are typed in, you can click Next.
- Check Require sign-in
- Please refer to the following table to complete the Outgoing Server Settings page.
- Tap Next. If there is an error, tap Edit Settings.
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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