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How to get support for Sbcglobal.net (AT&T) email account?

Posted: Jul 04, 2025
- Having Trouble with Your Sbcglobal.net (AT&T) Email? Here’s How to Get Help**
So, you're banging your head against the wall because your Sbcglobal.net email (which is now with AT&T) is acting up? Maybe you can't log in, forgot your password, or stuff just isn't working right. Don't sweat it. This guide gives you some easy fixes, contact info for AT&T support, and answers to common questions to get your Sbcglobal.net email back on track.
- 1. How to Get in Touch with Sbcglobal.net (AT&T) Email Support**
Since Sbcglobal.net email is now chillin' on AT&T’s Yahoo Mail, here are some ways to get help:
- A. AT&T's Official Sbcglobal Email Support**
- Phone Support**: * **AT&T Customer Service**: * **Yahoo Mail Support (for Sbcglobal accounts)**: * They're around: **Monday–Friday, 8 AM–7 PM (your time)**
- Chat with Someone Live**: * Go to [AT&T Support](https://www.att.com/support/) → Hit Contact Us → Pick Chat
- Shoot 'em an Email**: * Send a request through the [AT&T Email Support Form]
- Check Out the Community & Forums**: * [AT&T Community Forum](https://forums.att.com/) (users helping each other out)
- B. Try Fixing It Yourself**
If you don't want to wait on hold, try these quick fixes:
- 1. Locked Out of Your Sbcglobal.net Email?**
- Reset that password** at [AT&T Password Reset]* Make sure you're on the right login page: [Sbcglobal.net Login]* Clean out your browser's junk or try a different one (Chrome, Firefox, you name it)
- 2. Sbcglobal Emails Not Going Through?**
- Double-check **server settings** (for IMAP/POP3): * **Incoming Mail Server**: `imap.mail.att.net` (Port 993 SSL) * **Outgoing Mail Server**: `smtp.mail.att.net` (Port 465 SSL)* Turn off your **firewall or antivirus thingy** for a sec
- 3. Account Got Hacked or Locked Down?**
- Get it back via [AT&T Account Recovery]* Turn on **two-step verification** to keep things tight
- 2. Getting Sbcglobal.net Email Set Up on Your Stuff**
- A. On Your iPhone (iOS) or Android**
1. Head to **Settings** → **Accounts** → **Add Account**2. Pick **Yahoo Mail** (since AT&T is using Yahoo's email stuff)3. Type in: * **Email**: `yourname@sbcglobal.net` * **Password**: The one you use4. Follow the steps to get it all set
- B. On Outlook or Thunderbird**
- Use those **IMAP/POP3 settings** (from above)* If it's not logging in, get an **App Password** from [AT&T App Password Page]
- 3. Questions People Ask (FAQs)**
- Q1: Is Sbcglobal.net email still a thing?**
Yep, AT&T runs it through Yahoo Mail these days. Log in at [mail.yahoo.com]
- Q2: Why isn't my Sbcglobal.net email working?**
Could be:
- Wrong password (reset it!)* Account locked because something looked fishy* AT&T's having a hiccup (check [AT&T Service Status](https://www.att.com/outages/))
- Q3: Can I get my old Sbcglobal email back?**
If you haven't used it in **over half a year**, AT&T might've deleted it. Try this:
1. Call AT&T support2. Give them the details (old password, security questions, the whole shebang)
- Q4: Can I still use Sbcglobal.net if I have AT&T Internet?**
Yeah, but if you ditch AT&T internet, you **might lose the email too** unless you move it somewhere else.
- Q5: How do I send my Sbcglobal emails to Gmail?**
1. Log in to **Yahoo Mail** (Sbcglobal.net)2. Go to **Settings** → **More Settings** → **Mailboxes** → **Forwarding**3. Type in your Gmail address and say it's okay
- 4. Final Pointers for Sbcglobal.net Email Users**
- Keep copies of important emails** (download them or send them somewhere else)* **Update your info** (phone number, other email)* **Watch out for fake emails** (AT&T won't ask for your password in an email)
- Still Need a Hand?**
If things are still messed up, give them a shout:
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