{"id":675,"date":"2021-10-22T12:24:32","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T12:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/hostinger-tutorials\/uncategorized\/emailhow-to-setup-email-on-android-posts\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T09:29:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:29:39","slug":"how-to-set-up-email-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-set-up-email-on-android","title":{"rendered":"How to set up email on Android: A step-by-step guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Setting up email accounts on Android devices is essential for staying connected and managing your messages on the go. In this tutorial, you&rsquo;ll learn how to set up email on Android.<\/p><p>Whether for a personal or business email, our instructions will help you configure your account in no time. By the end of this guide, you&rsquo;ll be able to send and receive emails on your Android phone or tablet, just like on web or desktop applications.<\/p><p>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-set-up-email-on-android\">How to Set Up Email on Android<\/h2><p>This tutorial will guide you through setting up a Hostinger email account using the Gmail app on Android. It lets you create a custom email address, such as <strong>yourname@yourdomain.tld<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Hostinger&rsquo;s email hosting service offers up to 50 GB of storage, enhanced antivirus and anti-spam features, and cloud-based infrastructure. Check out our complete guide if you&rsquo;re interested in<a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-create-an-email\"> creating custom email addresses<\/a> with Hostinger.<\/p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"hgr-tutorials-cta hgr-tutorials-cta-email-hosting\" href=\"\/ca\/business-email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Email-hosting-cta-banner-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77916\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-open-the-gmail-app\">1. Open the Gmail App<\/h3><p>Gmail offers a user-friendly interface and efficient syncing with Google services, making it ideal for managing your email accounts. This email app also allows you to set up emails from other providers, including Hostinger.<\/p><p>First, locate Gmail on your Android device. Find and tap the <strong>Gmail<\/strong> app icon on your home screen or in the app drawer. Alternatively, open the <strong>Google Search<\/strong> widget on your phone&rsquo;s home screen, type <strong>Gmail<\/strong>, and tap the <strong>Gmail<\/strong> app icon from the search results.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d4d6e7\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/android-google-search-widget-gmail-highlighted-927x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Gmail app on the Google Search widget\" class=\"wp-image-111026\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>If you can&rsquo;t find Gmail using the above methods, it means that the Gmail app is not pre-installed. Follow these steps to install Gmail on your phone:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Google Play Store<\/strong> app.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d4f169\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"671\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/android-homescreen-play-store-highlighted-671x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Google Play Store app on Android's home screen\" class=\"wp-image-111027\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Enter <strong>Gmail<\/strong> in the search bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Install<\/strong> to download its latest version.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d50b12\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/android-google-play-store-gmail-568x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gmail is downloaded via Google Play Store\" class=\"wp-image-111028\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>    <p class=\"warning\">\n        <strong>Warning!<\/strong> Always use Google Play Store to install Gmail. Downloading Android apps from untrusted sources may compromise your device's security.    <\/p>\n    \n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-add-a-new-email-account\">2. Add a New Email Account<\/h3><p>Once you have the Gmail app open, it&rsquo;s time to set up your email account:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap the <strong>menu<\/strong> icon in the top-left corner of the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings &rarr; Add account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d5279a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/android-gmail-settings-add-account-highlighted-1024x618.jpg\" alt=\"The Add account option on Gmail\" class=\"wp-image-111029\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Choose the email provider you want to add. Since we&rsquo;ll configure a Hostinger email address, select <strong>Other<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d53fb3\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/android-gmail-set-up-email-other-highlighted-801x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Other option on Gmail to set up a Hostinger email account\" class=\"wp-image-111030\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-enter-your-email-details\">3. Enter Your Email Details<\/h3><p>After selecting the provider, enter your email details and select the account type:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your full email address and tap <strong>NEXT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d554d9\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/android-gmail-add-your-email-address-520x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Adding a new email address on Gmail\" class=\"wp-image-111031\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Choose between <strong>POP3<\/strong> and <strong>IMAP <\/strong>as your account type. We recommend IMAP because it syncs your email across multiple devices, so any changes you make will be reflected everywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d56afb\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1017\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/android-gmail-account-type-1017x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The account type options supported on Gmail\" class=\"wp-image-111032\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Enter the password associated with your email account.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Suggested Reading<\/h4>\n                    <p>Check out our article to learn more about the <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/email\/pop3-imap-smtp-protocols-explained-ports\">differences between POP3 and IMAP<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-configure-server-settings\">4. Configure Server Settings<\/h3><p>Configuring your server settings will ensure your email account works properly on your Android device. Here&rsquo;s how to configure Hostinger email&rsquo;s settings on Gmail:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to hPanel and go to <strong>Emails &rarr; Manage<\/strong> next to your email account.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d5829c\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"290\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/hpanel-emails-manage-highlighted-1024x290.png\" alt=\"The Manage button on hPanel to open the email dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-111033\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Select <strong>Connect Apps &amp; Devices<\/strong> from the email dashboard&rsquo;s left sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the <strong>Manual Configuration<\/strong> section to find the incoming and outgoing server details.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d597ce\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/hpanel-emails-connect-apps-devices-manual-configuration-1024x569.png\" alt=\"hPanel's Manual Configuration section for emails\" class=\"wp-image-111034\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>On Gmail&rsquo;s <strong>Incoming server settings <\/strong>screen, enter the incoming server&rsquo;s hostname in the appropriate<strong> <\/strong>field.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d5ac28\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/android-gmail-incoming-server-settings-520x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Incoming server settings screen on Gmail\" class=\"wp-image-111035\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>Enter the outgoing server&rsquo;s hostname in the <strong>SMTP server <\/strong>field and tap <strong>NEXT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d5c012\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/android-gmail-outgoing-server-settings-520x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Outgoing server settings screen on Gmail\" class=\"wp-image-111036\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>For other popular email providers, refer to these server configuration tables:<\/p><p><strong>IMAP settings:<\/strong><\/p><figure tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Incoming server<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Port<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Security type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Outgoing server<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Port<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Security type<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gmail<\/td><td>imap.gmail.com<\/td><td>993<\/td><td>SSL<\/td><td>smtp.gmail.com<\/td><td>587<\/td><td>TLS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yahoo<\/td><td>imap.mail.yahoo.com<\/td><td>993<\/td><td>SSL<\/td><td>smtp.mail.yahoo.com<\/td><td>465 or 587<\/td><td>SSL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outlook<\/td><td>imap-mail.outlook.com<\/td><td>993<\/td><td>SSL\/TLS<\/td><td>smtp-mail.outlook.com<\/td><td>587<\/td><td>TLS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Microsoft 365<\/td><td>outlook.office365.com<\/td><td>993<\/td><td>SSL\/TLS<\/td><td>smtp.office365.com<\/td><td>587<\/td><td>TLS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><strong>POP settings:<\/strong><\/p><figure tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Incoming server<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Port<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Security type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Outgoing server<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Port<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Security type<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gmail<\/td><td>pop.gmail.com<\/td><td>995<\/td><td>TLS<\/td><td>smtp.gmail.com<\/td><td>587<\/td><td>TLS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yahoo<\/td><td>pop.mail.yahoo.com<\/td><td>995<\/td><td>SSL<\/td><td>smtp.mail.yahoo.com<\/td><td>465 or 587<\/td><td>SSL\/TLS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outlook<\/td><td>pop-mail.outlook.com<\/td><td>995<\/td><td>SSL\/TLS<\/td><td>smtp-mail.outlook.com<\/td><td>587<\/td><td>TLS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Microsoft 365<\/td><td>outlook.office365.com<\/td><td>995<\/td><td>SSL\/TLS<\/td><td>smtp.office365.com<\/td><td>587<\/td><td>TLS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-customize-account-options\">5. Customize Account Options<\/h3><p>Customizing your account options helps your emails stay organized and responsive. Here are the key settings to configure:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email checking frequency<\/strong>. Choose how often your device checks for new emails. This can range from manual refresh to every 1 hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notifications<\/strong>. Enable notifications for new emails to stay informed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sync email<\/strong>. Ensure your emails, folders, and read\/unread status are updated across all devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attachment settings<\/strong>. Choose whether attachments are automatically downloaded when your device is connected to Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d5d69a\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/android-gmail-account-options-520x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The email account options on Gmail\" class=\"wp-image-111037\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>After setting up these options, tap <strong>NEXT<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-complete-the-setup\">6. Complete the Setup<\/h3><p>Once you&rsquo;ve customized your account options, follow these final steps to complete the setup:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your account and display name. Then, tap <strong>NEXT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e4536d5eb89\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/android-gmail-account-is-set-up-520x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Entering account and display name on Gmail\" class=\"wp-image-111038\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Your email account setup is now complete, and you&rsquo;ll be redirected to the <strong>Inbox<\/strong> screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&rsquo;ve previously configured another account, tap your <strong>profile <\/strong>icon in the top right corner and select the newly added email address to switch between accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>If you encounter any issues during setup, follow these troubleshooting tips:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recheck the email address and password<\/strong>. Ensure that you have entered the correct email address and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust server settings<\/strong>. Double-check that your incoming and outgoing server settings are correct.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update the Gmail app<\/strong>. Make sure you have the latest version of the Gmail app installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security permissions<\/strong>. Verify that the necessary security permissions are granted for the Gmail app.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><div class=\"protip\">\n                    <h4 class=\"title\">Suggested Reading<\/h4>\n                    <p>After setting up your email, we advise you to learn <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-backup-your-emails\">how to back up emails<\/a> with our guide.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>In this guide, you&rsquo;ve learned how to set up email accounts on Android devices using Gmail. From opening the app to configuring server settings and customizing options, these steps ensure your emails stay organized across different devices.<\/p><p>We hope you found this article helpful. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to leave us a comment below.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-set-up-email-on-android-faq\">How to Set Up Email on Android FAQ<\/h2><p>This section answers the most common questions about setting up emails on Android phones and tablets.<\/p><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1717493275129\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Set up Multiple Email Accounts on My Android Device?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can set up multiple email accounts on your Android device. Simply tap <strong>Add account<\/strong> in the Gmail app, follow the same setup steps for each email, and switch between them using the <strong>profile<\/strong> icon.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1717493287180\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are There Any Specific Port Numbers or Security Protocols for Email Setup on Android?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, for example, Hostinger Mail uses port <strong>993<\/strong> (IMAP), <strong>995<\/strong> (POP), and <strong>465<\/strong> (SMTP), all with SSL\/TLS protocols. Meanwhile, Gmail, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 use port <strong>993<\/strong> (IMAP) with SSL\/TLS, <strong>995<\/strong> (POP) with SSL\/TLS, and <strong>587<\/strong> (SMTP) with TLS.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1717493295091\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is It Possible to Set up a Custom Signature for Outgoing Emails on Android?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can set up a custom signature for outgoing emails on Android. Open <strong>Gmail &rarr; Settings<\/strong>, select your email account and tap <strong>Mobile signature<\/strong>. Create your desired signature, and it will be added to all emails you send.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Setting up email accounts on Android devices is essential for staying connected and managing your messages on the go. In this tutorial, you&rsquo;ll learn how to set up email on Android. 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