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By Joe Callison
14 October, 2026
Email Server Settings
Gmail Changes
Setting up email accounts in email programs, especially for additional email accounts, often requires manually entering the server settings for the account. In January 2027, Google Gmail will no longer allow POP (Post Office Protocol) email accounts except on mobile devices. The POP server settings will need to be changed to IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) server settings for the additional email accounts. An AI-enabled internet search of commonly used email services and their server settings is included in this article as examples. As with any AI search, there may be errors in the information. The official customer support pages for the email providers are the most reliable sources.
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Yahoo!
To set up your Yahoo Mail on a third-party email client (like Outlook, Apple Mail, or Thunderbird), use the IMAP settings below. IMAP is highly recommended because it syncs your emails seamlessly across all of your devices. [1, 2]
Incoming Mail (IMAP) Server
- Server: imap.mail.yahoo.com
- Port: 993
- Requires SSL: Yes (SSL/TLS) [1]
Outgoing Mail (SMTP) Server
Your Login Credentials
- Username: Your full Yahoo email address (e.g., example@yahoo.com)
- Password: Your App Password. [1, 2]
⚠️ Important: You Must Generate an App Password
Yahoo security will block your standard account login password on third-party apps. Instead, you need a unique 16-character password: [1, 2]
- Sign in to your Yahoo Account Security page.
- Scroll down and click Generate app password.
- Choose your email application from the list (or select “Other App” and type its name).
- Copy the generated code and paste it into your email client’s password field. [1]
(Optional: If you explicitly need a POP3 connection instead of IMAP, use the server pop.mail.yahoo.com on port 995 with SSL). [1]
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AOL
To set up your AOL Mail account on a third-party email client (like Outlook, Apple Mail, or Thunderbird), use the standard server configuration details below. [1, 2]
📥 Incoming Mail Server Settings (Choose IMAP or POP)
IMAP is highly recommended if you check your email on multiple devices, as it keeps your actions synced everywhere. POP will only download messages to your specific device. [1, 2]
| Setting | IMAP (Recommended) | POP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Server Address | imap.aol.com | pop.aol.com |
| Port | 993 | 995 |
| Encryption/SSL | Yes / SSL | Yes / SSL |
| Username | Your full AOL email address (e.g., name@aol.com) | Your full AOL email address (e.g., name@aol.com) |
| Password | Your AOL account password or an App Password | Your AOL account password or an App Password |
📤 Outgoing Mail Server Settings (SMTP)
These settings handle sending emails and are required regardless of whether you choose IMAP or POP. [1]
- SMTP Server Address: smtp.aol.com
- Port: 465 (or 587)
- Encryption: SSL (for port 465) or TLS (for port 587)
- Requires Authentication: Yes
- Username: Your full AOL email address
- Password: Your AOL account password or an App Password [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
⚠️ Important Setup Note: If your email application does not support modern sign-in (“OAuth2”), entering your normal AOL password will result in a connection error. To fix this, you must log into your account via the AOL Security Page, generate a temporary App Password (an app-specific 16-character code), and use that code in place of your standard password during setup. [1, 2, 3]
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AT&T
You can find official setup instructions and server details on the AT&T Email Customer Support page. [1]
IMAP Settings (Recommended)
- Incoming Mail Server (IMAP): imap.mail.att.net
- Port: 993
- SSL: Yes (Required) [1]
- Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.mail.att.net
- Port: 465 or 587
- SSL: Yes (Required) [1]
POP3 Settings
- Incoming Mail Server (POP3): inbound.att.net
- Port: 995
- SSL: Yes (Required) [1]
- Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): outbound.att.net
Account Requirements
- Username: Your full AT&T email address (e.g., name@att.net or supported domains like sbcglobal.net, bellsouth.net, currently.com).
- Password: Use a Secure Mail Key instead of your standard account password when setting up third-party email apps (like Outlook, Apple Mail, or Thunderbird).
- Authentication: Ensure “My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication” is checked. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
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Apple iCloud
The manual server settings for Apple (iCloud) Mail are available directly via the Apple Support Guide. POP access is not supported; you must use IMAP and SMTP. [1]
Incoming Mail Server (IMAP)
- Server name: imap.mail.me.com
- SSL/TLS: Required
- Port: 993
- Username: Your full iCloud email address (or the name prefix before @)
- Password: An app-specific password (generated from your Apple ID account page) [1, 2]
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
- Server name: smtp.mail.me.com
- SSL/TLS / STARTTLS: Required
- Port: 587
- Authentication: Required
- Username: Your full iCloud email address
- Password: The same app-specific password used for incoming mail [1]
Important Note on Passwords
You cannot use your standard Apple ID password for manual third-party email client setups. You must generate a dedicated app-specific password by signing in to Apple ID Management under the Sign-In and Security section. [1]
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Outlook.com
For standard Outlook.com / Microsoft 365 personal accounts, you can view your official setup details directly on the Microsoft Support Outlook Settings Page. [1]
IMAP Settings (Recommended for multiple devices)
- Incoming Mail Server (IMAP): outlook.office365.com
- Port: 993
- Encryption Method: SSL / TLS
- Authentication: OAuth2 or Modern Auth (app password may be required if 2FA is active)
- Username: Your full Outlook.com email address
- Password: Your Microsoft account password or an app password [1]
POP3 Settings
- Incoming Mail Server (POP): outlook.office365.com
- Port: 995
- Encryption Method: SSL / TLS
- Authentication: OAuth2
- (Note: POP/IMAP access must first be enabled in your Outlook.com web settings under Settings > Mail > Sync email) [1, 2]
SMTP Settings (Outgoing Mail)
- Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp-mail.outlook.com
- Port: 587
- Encryption Method: STARTTLS
- Authentication: Required (same username and password as incoming mail) [1, 2]
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JUNO
Here are the email server settings for configuring Juno email in a third-party email client (such as Outlook, Apple Mail, or Thunderbird). [1, 2]
Incoming Mail Settings (IMAP / POP3)
- IMAP Server: imap.juno.com
- POP3 Server: pop.juno.com
- Username: Your full Juno email address (e.g., memberid@juno.com) [1]
- Password: Your Juno account password [1]
Outgoing Mail Settings (SMTP)
- SMTP Server: smtp.juno.com
- SMTP Port: 465 (with SSL/TLS) or 587 (with TLS/SSL)
- Authentication: Required (use your full Juno email address and password)
- Username: Your full Juno email address (memberid@juno.com)
- Password: Your Juno account password [1, 2, 3]
Quick Tips for Setup
- IMAP vs. POP3: IMAP is recommended if you read your email on multiple devices because it syncs messages across all of them. POP3 downloads messages to a single device and can remove them from the server depending on your configuration. [1]
- Authentication: Ensure your email client is set to require outgoing authentication (using the same username and password as your incoming mail), or sending messages will fail. [1, 2]
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Everestkc.net
The official email server settings for your everestkc.net email account (managed under Consolidated Communications / CCI) utilize the mycci.net servers. [1, 2]
Incoming Mail Server (IMAP) — Recommended
IMAP is the preferred protocol because it leaves copies of your messages on the server, keeping your email synchronized perfectly across multiple devices like phones, tablets, and computers. [1]
- Server/Hostname: imap.mycci.net
- Port: 993
- Security/Encryption: SSL/TLS
- Username: Your full email address (e.g., yourname@everestkc.net)
- Password: Your existing everestkc.net password [1, 2]
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
- Server/Hostname: smtp.mycci.net
- Port: 587
- Security/Encryption: SSL/TLS or STARTTLS
- Require Authentication: Yes (Check the box that says “My outgoing server requires authentication” and choose to use the same settings as your incoming mail)
- Username: Your full email address (e.g., yourname@everestkc.net)
- Password: Your existing everestkc.net password [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
If you are setting this up on a new device and want to test if your credentials are valid first, you can log in directly via the web browser at the EverestKC Webmail portal. [1]
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Roadrunner / Spectrum
The correct email server settings for your kc.rr.com (Roadrunner / Spectrum) email account rely on the Spectrum/Time Warner Cable network infrastructure. Using IMAP is highly recommended so that your emails sync perfectly across all your devices. [1, 2, 3]
📥 Incoming Mail Server (IMAP)
- Server/Host Name: mail.twc.com (Note: mobile.charter.net or imap.charter.net are also officially supported by Spectrum)
- Port: 993
- Security/Encryption: SSL/TLS
- Username: Your full email address (e.g., yourname@kc.rr.com)
- Password: Your Spectrum/Roadrunner account password [1, 2, 3, 4]
📤 Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
- Server/Host Name: mail.twc.com (Alternatively: smtp.twc.com or smtp.charter.net)
- Port: 587
- Security/Encryption: STARTTLS or SSL/TLS
- Requires Authentication: Yes (Checked)
- Username: Your full email address (e.g., yourname@kc.rr.com)
- Password: Your Spectrum/Roadrunner account password [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
🗄️ Alternative: POP3 Settings
If you prefer to download emails directly to a single device and remove them from the server, use these settings: [1]
