
Setting up fastmessaging.com for an Android Device
In this article I will explain setting up fastmessaging.com with IMAP and SMTP for your Android Tablet in a simple language.
What is fastmessaging.com
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 setup fastmessaging.com
- 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 Setup
- Select the type of mail account (POP3 or IMAP) you will be using. Some services may not provide both protocols. Refer to the table below for the correct protocols.
- IMAP protocol stores the emails on the server but it will display a copy on your Android phone. IMAP is recommended for most users.
- POP3 downloads the mails from the remote server and it will store them on your device.
- Enter the password for your e-mail address and click Next.
- Use the information below in order to complete the Incoming Server Settings.
- Click Next. If you see an error, tap Edit Settings.
Incoming E-mail Server (IMAP) Settings
| 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)
- Once the settings are typed in, tap Next.
- Turn on Require sign-in
- Please see the following table in order to complete the Outgoing Server Settings.
- Click Next. If there is an error, click 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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