My bellsouth email stopped coming through on my apple products

• Bellsouth Email Not Working on Your Apple Gear? Here's the Fix**

If your Bellsouth.net email suddenly quit working on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you're not alone. Lots of folks are having this problem. Here's why it's happening and how to get your email back up and running on all your Apple stuff.

• Why Your Bellsouth Email Stopped**
• Main Reasons**1. **Server Change**: AT&T switched Bellsouth accounts to different servers2. **Tougher Security**: They made the security stricter3. **Old Settings**: Your old settings don't work anymore4. **Apple Updates**: Sometimes iPhone/Mac updates mess up email5. **Password Rules**: AT&T wants stronger passwords now
• How to Fix It on Apple Devices**
• 1. Update Your Email Settings (Usually Works!)**
• iPhone/iPad:**1. Go to **Settings> Mail> Accounts**2. Pick your Bellsouth account3. Tap **Delete Account** (your emails are safe)4. Tap **Add Account> Other> Add Mail Account**5. Type in: - Name: What you want people to see - Email: yourname@bellsouth.net - Password: Your AT&T password - Description: Bellsouth

6. **Server Stuff:** - **Incoming Mail Server**: - Hostname: `imap.mail.att.net` - Username: Your full email address - Password: Your password - Port: 993 - SSL: On - **Outgoing Mail Server**: - Hostname: `smtp.mail.att.net` - Port: 465 or 587 - SSL: On - Authentication: Password

• Mac:**1. Open **Mail> Preferences> Accounts**2. Get rid of the old account and add it again with the settings above
• 2. Reset Your AT&T Password (If It Won't Let You In)**

1. Go to [AT&T Password Reset](https://www.att.com/myatt/)2. Click Forgot Password?3. Type in your Bellsouth email4. Do what it asks to prove it's you (they'll send a code)5. Make a new password that's: - 8-20 characters long - Has a capital letter - Has a number or symbol

• 3. Turn On IMAP (Important!)**

1. Log in to your email online at [currently.com]2. Go to Settings> Mail Settings3. Make sure IMAP is turned on4. Save

• 4. Update Your Apple Device**

1. **iPhone/iPad**: Settings> General> Software Update2. **Mac**: Apple menu> System Preferences> Software Update

• Help with Error Messages**
• Cannot Verify Server Identity**- Try: Update your iPhone/Mac- Quick fix: Tap Continue (but update your device later)
• Password Incorrect (Even Though You Know It's Right)**1. Reset your password on the AT&T website2. Wait 15 minutes before trying the new password3. Make sure you didn't accidentally add a space
• Emails Aren't Showing Up**1. Go to Settings> Mail> Accounts> Fetch New Data2. Set it to Push or Fetch Every 15 Minutes3. Swipe down in your inbox to make it refresh
• Account Disabled Message**- Call AT&T - They might need to check if you own the account
• Other Ways to Check Your Email**
• 1. Use AT&T Webmail**- Go to [currently.com](https://currently.com)- This works if the Mail app isn't cooperating
• 2. Try Other Email Apps**- **Microsoft Outlook**: Often works better with AT&T- **Spark Mail**: Another good option- **eM Client**: Good for Macs
• How to Avoid Problems in the Future**

1. Keep Things Up-to-Date**: - Change your password every six months - Double-check your settings after iPhone/Mac updates
2. Back Up Your Emails**: - Save your contacts to iCloud - Forward important emails to another email address
3. Turn on Two-Step Verification**: - Makes your account safer - Keeps bad guys out

• Bellsouth Email on Apple Devices: Common Questions**
• Q1: Why did my Bellsouth email just stop working?**A: AT&T moved servers and requires IMAP with specific settings
• Q2: Is Bellsouth.net going away?**A: Nope, but you need to use AT&T's current server settings
• Q3: Will deleting and re-adding my account erase my emails?**A: Nope – they're on AT&T's servers and will come back
• Q4: Why does it keep saying my password is wrong?**A: You probably need to reset it on the AT&T website
• Q5: Can I use Bellsouth email without AT&T internet?**A: Yep, but you have to log in at least once every 90 days
• Q6: What server ports should I use?**A: Incoming: 993 (IMAP/SSL) | Outgoing: 465 or 587 (SMTP/SSL)
• Q7: Is AT&T having problems?**A: Check [AT&T Service Status]
• Q8: Why does Mail say failure?**A: Usually wrong server settings – double-check imap.mail.att.net and smtp.mail.att.net
• When to Call AT&T Support**- Nothing works- You see account disabled- You think someone hacked your account- You just switched internet providers
• Last Tips**1. Save the [currently.com] webmail page2. Keep this guide handy3. Set up email forwarding as a safety net4. Keep your Apple devices up-to-date

Following these steps should get your Bellsouth email working again on your iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Just make sure you're using AT&T's latest server settings and everything should be fine.

For quick fixes, check our troubleshooting guides or contact our dedicated email support team for personalized assistance.