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Activate email on an Android device
Instructions to set up email on an Android device
From the home screen, tap
Menu
Select
Settings
Scroll down to accounts and select
Add account
Select the type of account you would like to add
Type your email address
Type your password
Select
Next
Note
: If your smartphone can't automatically set up your email account, you'll have to set it up manually.
Otherwise, skip to step 8
Select the type of account
Type your username
Type your password
Type your POP3 or IMAP server name. If you're not sure of these settings, contact your email provider for details
Select the security type. Typically this should be set to none
Select
Next
Type the SMTP server
Note
: If you're using a Wi-Fi network connection, you may need to use the SMTP (outgoing mail) server associated with your Wi-Fi Internet service provider
Select the security type. Typically this should be set to none
Type the port. Typically, this is 25, 587, or 465 with SSL
Note
: For TELUS.net accounts, use port 1025
If you're setting up a telus.net email account, place a checkmark in the require sign-in check box
Select
Next
Set your personal preferences for email check frequency and select
Next
Give this account a name. This is optional and can be whatever will allow you to identify this account
Type your name. This is the name that displays to recipients of your sent email
Tap
Done
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