Last Updated on May 14, 2020 by Next Century
The following describes how to add an email account on a Android device using the Gmail app. There are alternative mail apps, however, the settings are generally the same for any app you choose.
NOTE: There are so many different Android version that this guide can vary a lot, therefore use it only as a rough guide
Open the
Gmail app Under Set up email, select Other
Type in your full email address, in this example the email is youremail@yourhost.com.au. Then select on NEXT
Choose which type of account you would like to use. IMAP is recommended if your email provider supports it, otherwise use POP.
NOTE: Normally your email hosting supplier will provide you with these detailsEnter your password
The Incoming server settings screen
Enter the following Incoming server settings and then press NEXT
- Username – Your full email address
- Password – The password of your email address
- SERVER – Provided by your email host supplier, mail.yourhost.com.au is only an example
The Outgoing server settings screen
Enter the following Outgoing server settings and then press NEXT
- USERNAME – Your full email address
- AUTHENTICATION – Your password
- SMTP SERVER – Provided by your email host supplier, mail.yourhost.com.au is only an example
Select your desired settings on the Account options screen then press NEXT
The final screen opens confirming your address is properly configured, press NEXT to finish
