Bellsouth, now part ofAT&T, has been a trusted name in telecommunications for many years. If you're using a Bellsouth email account, it's essential to configure your SMTPserver settings correctly to ensure that you can send emails smoothly. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the process of configuring Bellsouth email SMTPserver settings, whether you're using it with an email client like Outlook or a mobile device.
Step 1: Gather Required Information
Before you start configuring the SMTPserver settings for your Bellsouth email, make sure you have the following information ready:
● EmailAddress:Your complete Bellsouth email address (e.g., username@bellsouth.net).
● Password:The password associated with your Bellsouth email account.
● SMTPServerAddress:The SMTPserver address for Bellsouth email is "smtp.mail.att.net."
● Port Number:The recommended port numbers for SMTPare either 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS).
Step 2: Configure Bellsouth Email SMTPSettings
Now that you have the necessary information, follow these steps to configure your Bellsouth email SMTPserver settings:
For Outlook:
● Open Microsoft Outlook.
● Click on "File" in the top left corner and select "AddAccount."
● Choose "Manually configure server settings or additional server types" and click "Next."
● Select "Internet Email" and click "Next."
● Fill in your user and server information:
● Your Name:Your full name.
● EmailAddress:Your Bellsouth email address.
● AccountType: Select "IMAP" or "POP3" (you may choose IMAPfor better synchronization).
● Incoming Mail Server: imap.mail.att.net (for IMAP) or pop.mail.att.net (for POP3).
● Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.mail.att.net.
● User Name:Your Bellsouth email address.
● Password:Your Bellsouth email password.
● Click on "More Settings."
● Go to the "Outgoing Server" tab, and check "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication."
● Switch to the "Advanced" tab, and configure the following settings:
● Incoming server (IMAP): 993 (SSL) or 995 (TLS)
● Outgoing server (SMTP): 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS)
● Use the following type of encrypted connection: SSLorTLS
● Click "OK" to save your settings. Click "Next" to complete the setup process. Outlook will test your settings, and if everything is configured correctly, you should see a successful completion message.
Configuring your Bellsouth email SMTPserver settings is a crucial step to ensure you can send emails from your Bellsouth account without any issues. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily set up your Bellsouth email on popular email clients like Outlook and on your mobile devices, allowing you to stay connected and communicate seamlessly.
