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I am trying to setup my mac mail on an android phone - Couldn't open connection

Hi,


I have used Android phones for years. I am just trying to setup my mac email account on a new phone. I have genreated the app-specific password but the Incoming Server Settings keeps stating Couldn't Connect To The Server.


I am using port 993 and security type SSL/TLS.


Does anyone have any tips?


Thanks

Posted on Jul 19, 2024 2:57 AM

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Jul 19, 2024 3:20 AM in response to double_ohh7

Ok, the auto-filled details for the server name were incorrect. I had to adjust them to the following (highlighted in Bold);


IMAP information for the incoming iCloud Mail server

Server name: imap.mail.me.com

SSL Required: Yes

If you see an error message when using SSL, try using TLS instead.

Port: 993

Username: this is usually the name of your iCloud Mail email address (e.g. johnappleseed, not johnappleseed@icloud.com). If your email client app can't connect to iCloud Mail using just the name of your email address, try using the full address.

Password: generate an app-specific password.



SMTP information for the outgoing iCloud Mail server

Server name: smtp.mail.me.com

SSL Required: Yes

If you see an error message when using SSL, try using TLS or STARTTLS instead.

Port: 587

SMTP Authentication Required: Yes

Username: your full iCloud Mail email address (e.g. johnappleseed@icloud.com, not johnappleseed)

Password: use the app-specific password that you generated when you set up the incoming mail server.


I am trying to setup my mac mail on an android phone - Couldn't open connection

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