
Configuring fastmail.to for a Samsung Galaxy (Android)
With this blog we will try to demonstrate setting up fastmail.to with IMAP and SMTP for your Android Tablet in an easy to follow language!
First, a few words about fastmail.to
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 configure fastmail.to
- 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 E-mail Server Settings
- Choose the type of email account (either POP3 or IMAP) you want to use. Not all services support both protocols! Refer to the table below for available protocols.
- IMAP protocol keeps the emails on the server and it will keep a cached copy on your device. IMAP is the recommended setting for almost all users.
- POP3 downloads the mails from the remote server and it will store them on your device.
- Enter the passphrase for your e-mail address and click Next.
- Please use the table below to complete the Incoming Server Settings.
- Now tap Next. If there is an error, tap the Edit Settings button.
Settings Needed for Receiving Mail using 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 Setup (via SMTP)
- Once the parameters are typed in, you can tap Next.
- Check Require sign-in
- Refer to the table below in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings settings.
- Click Next. If there is an error, tap 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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