
How to configure postpro.net for an Android Phone
With this post we will simply summarize how to set up postpro.net using IMAP and SMTP for an Android Tablet in a straightforward language.
First, a few words about postpro.net:
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
Configuring postpro.net:
- 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.
Setup Required for Receiving Mail
- Choose the type of e-mail account (either POP3 or IMAP) you will use. Not all services support both options! Refer to the information below for available settings.
- IMAP protocol keeps the e-mails on the server and it will show a cached copy on your device. IMAP is the recommended setting for almost all users.
- POP3 downloads the emails from the server and it will store them on your Android phone.
- Type in the password for your mail account and click Next.
- Use the following information to complete the Incoming Server Settings page.
- Now click Next. If there is an error, tap the Edit Settings button.
Settings Required for Receiving Email 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 |
Settings Required for Sending Email
- After you enter the settings, you can tap Next.
- Turn on Require sign-in
- Use the table below 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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