How to setup a Secure SSL/TLS IMAP email account on your Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or 4.4 KitKat Tablet

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How to setup a Secure SSL/TLS IMAP email account on your Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or 4.4 KitKat Tablet

1) Click on the App Drawer on your Home Screen:

2) Select the Email Application from your list:

3) Enter your E-Mail Address and E-Mail Password, then click on Manual Setup:

4) In this tutorial we are creating an IMAP account, therefore ensure the IMAP option is selected here:

5) Your Username and Password should be filled automatically.

You should fill your:

IMAP Server:

To get your IMAP Server: Login to your cPanel >> Email Accounts >> Select More from the Actions on any E-Mail account >> Configure Email Account >> Browse down to: Manual Settings >> Secure SSL/TLS Settings (Recommended) >> Incoming Server: is the one you are looking for.

Security Type: Select SSL/TLS (Accept all certificates)

Port: 993

Click on Next:

6) Now you are configuring your Outgoing server settings.

SMTP server: Enter your SMTP server, it is the same as the IMAP server from the previous screen.

Security Type: Select SSL/TLS (Accept all certificates)

Port: 465

Tick v Require sign-in.

Click on Next:

7) Give the newly created Account a name and fill in your name (displayed on outgoing messages):

8) All done! Your new E-Mail Account is fully setup and ready to use.