POP3 and IMAP Email Settings - AT&T Email Customer Support

• AT&T Email (Bellsouth, Yahoo, & AT&T Mail) Setup: The easy way**

Trying to get your **AT&T email** (including those old **@bellsouth.net**, **@att.net**, or even **@yahoo.com** ones) working with something like Apple Mail, Outlook, or Thunderbird? You're gonna need the right **POP3 or IMAP server info.**

This is your guide to the **official AT&T email server settings**, how to get them set up, and how to fix common problems.

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• IMAP vs. POP3: Which One?**

| Feature | **IMAP** | **POP3** |

| ---------------- | ------------------------------ | ---------------------------------- |

| **Email Storage** | Stays on the server | Downloads to your device |

| **Sync Devices** | Yes (real-time) | Nope (just on that one device) |

| **Great For** | Phones, laptops, tablets, etc. | Just one device + keeping a backup |

• What to do:** Go with **IMAP** if you read your email on more than one device (that’s what AT&T suggests). If you only use one device or really want backups, then **POP3** is your thing.
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• AT&T Email Server Details (IMAP & POP3)**
• Incoming Mail Server (IMAP) – What We Think You should Use**

| Setting | Value |

| -------------- | --------------------- |

| **Server** | `imap.mail.att.net` |

| **Port** | **993** (SSL/TLS) |

| **Username** | Your full email (`user@att.net`) |

| **Password** | Your AT&T password |

| **Login** | Password (Normal) |

• Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)**

| Setting | Value |

| ------------ | ------------------- |

| **Server** | `smtp.mail.att.net` |

| **Port** | **465** (SSL) or **587** (TLS) |

| **Username** | Full email |

| **Password** | Your AT&T password |

| **Login** | Yup, it's needed |

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• Incoming Mail Server (POP3) – Only If You Need a Backup or Offline Access**

| Setting | Value |

| -------------- | ------------------- |

| **Server** | `inbound.att.net` |

| **Port** | **995** (SSL/TLS) |

| **Username** | Full email |

| **Password** | Your AT&T password |

| **Login** | Password |

• Keep In Mind:**
• POP3 usually **deletes emails from the server** (unless you tell it to keep a copy).
• IMAP's the way to go if you want to sync across all your gadgets.
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• Setting Up AT&T Email on Your Stuff**
• 1. iPhone & iPad (Apple Mail)**
1. Head to **Settings → Mail → Accounts → Add Account**.
2. Pick **Other → Add Mail Account**.
3. Type this in:
• Name:** Your name
• Email:** `yourname@att.net` (or `@bellsouth.net`)
• Password:** Your email password

4. Choose **IMAP** or **POP3** and punch in those server settings from above.

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• 2. Mac (Apple Mail)**
1. Go to **Mail → Preferences → Accounts**.
2. Hit the **+** button then **Other Mail Account**.
3. Throw in your email and password.
4. Now put in these yourself:
• Incoming Mail Server:** `imap.mail.att.net` (or `inbound.att.net` if you're doing POP3)
• Outgoing Mail Server:** `smtp.mail.att.net`
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• 3. Outlook (Windows & Mac)**
1. Start Outlook → **File → Add Account**.
2. Key in your AT&T email and click **IMAP/POP3**.
3. Use these:
• Incoming Server:** `imap.mail.att.net` (Port 993)
• Outgoing Server:** `smtp.mail.att.net` (Port 465/587)
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• 4. Android (Gmail App or Email App)**
1. Open **Gmail → Add Account → Other**.
2. Put in your AT&T email and password.
3. Pick **IMAP** and type in:
• IMAP Server:** `imap.mail.att.net`
• SMTP Server:** `smtp.mail.att.net`
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• Fixing AT&T Email Problems**
• 1. Login Failed or Wrong Password**
• Change your password at [AT&T Account Management](https://www.att.com/acctmgmt/forgotuserid).
• If you have **two-factor authentication (2FA)**, make sure it's not causing the issue.
• 2. Emails Aren't Showing Up (IMAP)**
• Check the **Internet**.
• Make sure **IMAP is turned on** in your AT&T settings.
• Try **removing and re-adding** the account.
• 3. SMTP Authentication Needed**
• Turn on **Use same settings as incoming mail server** in your email program.
• Make sure your **Outgoing Port is either 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS)**.
• 4. Server Not Found**
• Really check those **server names** (`imap.mail.att.net`, not `imap.att.net`).
• Turn off your **VPN or firewall** for a sec.
• Quick Questions: AT&T Email Servers**
• 1. Does AT&T still do POP3?**

Yep, but **IMAP's a much better idea** for most peeps.

• 2. Why can't I send emails with AT&T SMTP?**
• Gotta turn on **authentication**.
• Try switching between **Port 465 (SSL) and 587 (TLS)**.
• 3. Can I use AT&T email with Gmail?**

Totally! Just set it up as an **IMAP account** in Gmail.

• 4. What if my old Bellsouth email isn't working?**
• Use the same settings (`imap.mail.att.net`).
• If you're locked, change the password through AT&T.
• 5. How do I back up AT&T emails with POP3?**
• Turn on **Leave a copy on server** in your email thingy.
• Or, go with **IMAP and just save emails on your computer**.
• 6. Is AT&T email free?**

Yep, if you get **AT&T Internet**. Some older accounts (like Bellsouth) might need you to verify things.

• Last thing...**

Getting **AT&T email (including Bellsouth & Yahoo)** going needs the right **IMAP/POP3 server settings**. **IMAP is your friend for using multiple devices**, and **POP3 is there for backups**.

Still stuck? Holler at:

• AT&T Support:**
• Online Help:** [AT&T Email Support](https://www.att.com/support)
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