How Do I Update the Email Settings in My Email Client?
Configuring an email client's email settings is like moving into a new home and figuring out where to put everything so they all function as they should. In essence, you're giving your email program instructions like sending and receiving emails and handling spam emails. If you don't configure it correctly, your outgoing emails may not be received or may land in the wrong location by the recipient—such as the spam folder. Users who want to improve their email experience or fix problems with sending or receiving messages frequently ask, "How do I update the email settings in my email client?". If you need to view or change your email account settings, gather your email settings, then follow the instructions for your specific device.
In this article, we will discuss:
Gather Your Email Settings
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Below is a detailed explanation of the email settings.
| POP | IMAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Email Address: | The email address you are setting up. | The email address you are setting up. |
| Incoming Mail Server: | A system that receives an email. The server is found in the above results. | A system that receives an email. The server is found in the above results. |
| Incoming Server Port: | 995 - A setting mail servers use for receiving an email. | 993 - A setting mail servers use for receiving an email. |
| Outgoing Mail Server: | A system that sends email. The server is found in the above results. | A system that sends email. The server is found in the above results. |
| Outgoing Server Port: | 587 - A setting mail servers use for sending an email. | 587 - A setting mail servers use for sending an email. |
| Outgoing Server (SMTP) requires authentication: | Yes - Your full email address and password | Yes - Your full email address and password |
| SSL/TLS: | Enable this option. Enabling SSL and using TLS ensures your email remains secure. Please be sure you are using a mail app that supports TLS 1.2. | Enable this option. Enabling SSL and using TLS ensures your email remains secure. Please be sure you are using a mail app that supports TLS 1.2. |
Example Email Settings:
Once you have gathered your email settings, proceed to Instructions per Device.
Instructions per Device
Use the following steps to update email settings on Android device.
- First, tap Settings.
- Next, tap Accounts. Depending on your device, it may be called Accounts and backup.
- Select Manage Accounts. Depending on your device, you may also see Accounts.
- Choose the email account you would like to update.
- Go to Advanced Settings and tap Server Settings.
- Update your server settings and tap Done.
Use the following steps to update your email settings in the Accounts section of your iPhone or iPad.
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll down and tap Mail.
- Next, tap Accounts.
- Select your email account.
- Select your email address.
- Update the email settings.
Note: If you set up your email using the automatic setup, you may need to remove the email profile and then follow the steps to set up your iPhone.
- To update your outgoing settings, tap the server in the SMTP section.
- Tap Done when you have updated all the settings.
Use the following steps to update your email settings in the Mail section of your Mac.
- Open your Mail app, then click Mail
- Next, click Preferences.
- Click Accounts.
- Next, click Server Settings.
- Update the settings you need, then click Save.
To update email settings on computer with your Outlook application, follow the steps below.
- In Outlook, click File.
- Select Server Settings from the drop-down menu.
- Update your Incoming or Outgoing settings.
- Click Next, then click Done.
Use the following steps to update your email settings in Thunderbird on your computer or laptop.
- Open Thunderbird and click the hamburger icon in the top right corner.
- Select Options, then click Account Settings.
- To update your incoming settings, click Server Settings. Update your server settings.
- To update your outgoing settings, click your email address, then click Edit SMTP server.
- Update your outgoing settings, then click OK.
Use the following steps to update your email settings in the Windows 10 Mail app on your computer or Laptop.
- Open Mail and click the settings gear icon.
- Click Manage Accounts.
- Select the email address you would like to update.
- Select Change mailbox sync settings.
- Then, select Advanced mailbox settings under Sync Options.
- Update your server settings, then click Done.
Additional Resources
For troubleshooting on how to fix email not sending issue and other general troubleshooting for email issues, you may refer below:
Review
Updating email settings in an email client involves updating configurations to improve how you send, receive, and organize your emails. The process can involve updating spam filters or setting up server information for incoming (IMAP/POP3) and outgoing (SMTP) emails. By making these changes, you may improve email security, guarantee effective email management, and customize the email experience to better meet your personal or business goals. It is advised to often check these settings to maintain the best possible email security and functioning.