How to set up Live.co.uk for an Android Phone
In this article I will try to teach you how to setup Live.co.uk using IMAP and SMTP for a Samsung Galaxy (Android) in a straightforward way!
Posted: 2020-11-20 • Updated: 2022-01-10
Configuring Live.co.uk:
- 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.
Settings Required for Receiving Mail
- Select the type of mail account (POP3 or IMAP) you want to use. Some services may not provide both options. You may want to check out the information below for the correct settings.
- IMAP protocol will keep the emails on the server, but it will display a copy on your device. IMAP is recommended in most cases.
- POP3 downloads the e-mails from the remote server and it will store them on your device.
- Type the passphrase for the email address and click Next.
- Please see the table below to complete the Incoming Server Settings settings.
- Now click Next. If you see an error, click the Edit Settings button.
Incoming E-mail Server (IMAP) Configuration
Server Hostname | imap-mail.outlook.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 (using SMTP)
- After you type the parameters, click Next.
- Turn on Require sign-in
- Please use the information below to complete the Outgoing Server Settings.
- Now tap Next. If there is an error, tap Edit Settings.
Server Hostname | smtp-mail.outlook.com |
Server Port | 587 |
Username | Your username (do not include the part after the @ sign) |
Authentication | Password |
SSL/TLS | Yes |
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