How to Configure Comcast Email with Outlook?
You can access your Comcast email account from the Xfinity Connect page,
via your internet browser. However, you also have the option of configuring
your email account with a third-party email client or email program, such as
Outlook. Using Outlook helps to streamline your email experience and manage
multiple accounts on one platform. This article will give you a brief overview
of the basic server settings and steps to configure your Comcast email account
with Outlook. It is essential to follow the configuration steps correctly;
otherwise, you will not be able to send or receive emails on Outlook. If you
have any questions, you can call the Comcast email support number and speak to a professional email expert to clear your
doubts before you begin setting up your Comcast email account with Outlook.
Steps
to Configure Comcast Email with Outlook
If you want to set up your Comcast email account in Outlook, you need to
make sure you have the correct email server settings to configure your account.
You can have a look at the instructions given below and use the email settings
to manually set up your Comcast account in Outlook:
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Step 1:
Open the Outlook app on your device and go to the File menu
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Step 2:
Select the ‘Account Settings’ option and click ‘Add New Account.’
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Step 3:
Click the email account radio button and select manual setup.
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Step 4:
Select POP or IMAP as the account type and click ‘Next.’
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Step 5:
Enter your name and your Comcast email (including @comcast.net)
Keep in mind that the email settings you enter depend on the type of
account you select, i.e., POP (Post Office Protocol) or IMAP (Internet Message
Access Protocol). Comast recommends using IMPA since it is easier to sync your
email and check your account from multiple devices. After you enter your Comcast
email ID and password you can use the IMAP email server settings given below to
configure your account with Outlook:
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Incoming
Mail Server Name: imap.comcast.net
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Incoming
Mail Server Port Number: 993 with SSL ON
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Outgoing
Mail Server Name: smtp.comcast.net
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Outgoing
Mail Server Port Number: 587 (SMTP)
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SSL
Encryption: checked
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Authentication:
Type in your Comcast username and password
It is possible that the steps to configure your
email account with Outlook may differ depending on which version of Outlook you
are using. If you have any trouble completing the steps mentioned above, or if
you have any questions about the configuration process, you can call the Comcast customer support number and ask
for additional technical assistance. The support number is available 24 hours a
day, and you will always be able to reach out to a trained email expert to get
the best solution to resolve any error related to your Comcast account.
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