How to configure imap.cc for an Android Device
With this post I will teach you setting up imap.cc with IMAP and SMTP for a Samsung Galaxy (Android) in an easy to follow language.
What is imap.cc:
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 imap.cc:
- 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 Settings
- Choose the type of e-mail account (POP3 or IMAP) you will be using. Some services may not support both protocols. Please check out the table below for available parameters.
- IMAP protocol stores the e-mails on the server but it will display a copy on your Android phone. IMAP is recommended for almost all users.
- POP3 downloads the e-mails from the server and it will keep them on your Android device.
- Enter the password for the mail account and tap Next.
- Please refer to the table below to complete the Incoming Server Settings page.
- Click Next. If you see an error, tap Edit Settings.
Incoming E-mail (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 |
Outgoing E-mail Settings (via SMTP)
- After you type in the settings, tap Next.
- Select Require sign-in
- Please see the following table to complete the Outgoing Server Settings settings.
- Click Next. If you see 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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