Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up a POP or IMAP Email Account on Android Outlook

Step 1: Open the Outlook App

• Launch the Outlook app from your Android phone's app drawer.
• If it’s your first time using the app, you’ll be prompted to Add an Account. Otherwise, go to Settings and tap Add Account.

Step 2: Enter Your Email Address

• Type in your email address (e.g., [email protected]) and tap Continue.

Step 3: Choose IMAP or POP3

• On the next screen, choose between IMAP or POP depending on your preference:
  • IMAP (Recommended for syncing across multiple devices)
  • POP (Downloads emails to your device and removes them from the server)

Step 4: Enter Your Email Account Details

• Fill in the following information based on whether you’re using IMAP or POP:

IMAP Settings:

• Incoming Mail Server:
  • IMAP server: mail.mydomain.com.au
  • Port: 993
  • Security type: SSL/TLS
• Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP):
  • SMTP server: mail.mydomain.com.au
  • Port: 465 or 587
  • Security type: SSL/TLS
• Username: Your full email address (e.g., [email protected])
• Password: Your email password

POP Settings:

• Incoming Mail Server:
  • POP server: mail.mydomain.com.au
  • Port: 995
  • Security type: SSL/TLS
• Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP):
  • SMTP server: mail.mydomain.com.au
  • Port: 465 or 587
  • Security type: SSL/TLS
• Username: Your full email address (e.g., [email protected])
• Password: Your email password

Step 5: Complete the Setup

• Tap Next to let Outlook verify your settings.
• If successful, you’ll be prompted to choose how often you want Outlook to check for new emails.

Step 6: Finishing Touches

• Review the account settings and tap Done.
• Your account should now be set up and ready for use. You can now start sending and receiving emails on your Android device.