How to Setup Bellsouth.net Email Server Using IMAP/SMTP?
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Connecting
your Bellsouth email account to an email application or an email client like
Outlook is convenient because it allows you to access your messages on the go.
However if you are asked to manually set up your account you will need to know
the correct IMAP and SMTP server settings for the configuration process. This
blog will give you an overview of the email settings server setup process for
your Bellsouth account. If you want more information you can also call the Bellsouth
customer support number and ask for assistance.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer
Protocol) Settings for Bellsouth.net
The
SMTP email protocol, which is also known as the PUSH protocol, is mainly used
for sending messages. Here’s what you need to enter when setting up your email
using the SMTP settings:
·
Email protocol:
POP3
·
Inbound server:
inbound.att.net
·
Inbound port:
995
·
SSL: Yes
·
Outbound server:
outbound.att.net
·
Outbound port:
465
IMAP (Internet Message Access
Protocol) Settings for Bellsouth.net
The
IMAP email protocol deals with managing and retrieving your Bellsouth emails
from the server. Here’s what you need to enter when setting up your email using
the IMAP settings:
·
Email protocol:
IMAP
·
Inbound server:
imap.mail.att.net
·
Inbound port:
993
·
SSL: Yes
·
Outbound server:
smtp.mail.att.net
·
Outbound port:
465 or 587
Steps to set up your Bellsouth.net
Email Account
Once
you are aware of the required email settings you can follow the steps given
below to set up your account:
·
Step 1: Open
your email application and select the ‘Add Account’ option.
·
Step 2: Click on ‘Manual
setup or additional server types’ and continue.
·
Step 3: Select ‘POP’
or ‘IMAP’ and enter your User Information.
·
Step 4: Complete
the Server Information using the settings give above.
·
Step 5: If asked
to complete the Logon Information enter your email details.
·
Step 6: Go to the
‘Advanced info’ section and enter the port numbers.
·
Step 7: Review
all the settings and then press ‘Ok’ and ‘Finish.’
Keep
in mind that the step to set up your email account may vary depending on the
email application or email client you are using. If you need any help setting
up your account or if you need clarification about the email settings you can
call the Bellsouth
customer service number and ask for help. Experienced email technicians
are available 24 hours a day to help you troubleshoot any error related to your
Bellsouth account.
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