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. You may want to 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 the recommended setting 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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