Find the Right CenturyLink Email Settings for Mobile & Outlook

 

CenturyLink figures in the range of one of the best email clients. Have you recently signed up for this email service and want to learn how to configure CenturyLink email settings on your mobile or Outlook? You’ve come to the right place. CenturyLink supports configurations on email clients of various devices.

In this post, you’ll read stepwise instructions on the right way to set up your CenturyLink.net email account.

Also Read, How to fix: CenturyLink Email Issues

 

Prerequisites to Configure CenturyLink Email Settings on Android and iPhone

Before you go ahead and set up your account, you need to fulfill certain basic requirements. They include the following.

• Always keep your smartphone updated with its current version.
• Ensure that you have an active and secure network connection.
• Note down the account information of your CenturyLink.net email account.

 

How to Configure CenturyLink Email Settings on Android?

You need the correct CenturyLink email settings to set up your email account on your Android phone. Follow these steps carefully for a successful configuration process.

• Touch the ‘App‘ icon on your Android phone’s home screen.
• Now choose ‘Gmail‘ or ‘Email.’
• When the email application opens and you have other accounts added, expand the menu from the top-left part. Then tap ‘Settings.’
• Inside it, choose ‘Add New Account.’ Immediately tap the ‘Other‘ option. It’s present in the section of ‘Setup Email.’
• Now you should input your CenturyLink.net email ID in the ‘Full Email Address‘ field. Input your password in its respective field.
• Next, select ‘Manual Setup.’ Then proceed to set up your account on your phone.
• In the following screen, you will need to choose either ‘Personal POP‘ or ‘Personal IMAP.’ Choose one as per your preferences. 
• Then enter the following CenturyLink email IMAP settings and SMTP settings.

IMAP Settings

1. 1. mail.centurylink.net is the IMAP hostname.
   2. 993 is the IMAP port.
   3. The POP3 hostname is pop.centurylink.net.
   4. 993 is the POP3 port.
   5. Besides your username, enter your complete CenturyLink.net email ID.
   6. Besides the password, input your account password.
   7. SSL is the security type.

• Hit ‘Next‘ and enter the following CenturyLink outgoing mail server settings.

SMTP Settings

1. 1. smtp.centurylink.net is the SMTP hostname for IMAP and POP3 protocols.
   2. 587 is the SMTP port for IMAP and POP3.
   3. Besides your username, input your CenturyLink.net email ID.
   4. Besides the password, type in your account password.
   5. SSL is the security type.

• After entering the server information, click ‘Login.’
• In the next screen, choose a specific email frequency range. You can choose an option for every 15 minutes.
• Now hit ‘Next.’
• Lastly, give a name to your email account that you’ve just configured and hit ‘Done.

 

How to Configure CenturyLink Email Settings on iPhone?

Like Android, you can set up your CenturyLink email on your iPhone as well. Here is how you configure your CenturyLink email settings for your iPhone.

• Navigate to ‘Settings.’
• Then scroll to the menu and tap ‘Mail, Calendar, Notes or Contacts.’
• Now click the ‘Add Account‘ option.
• Choose ‘Other‘ on the succeeding screen.
• On the next page, tap ‘Add Mail Account.’
• Now you must enter your name, CenturyLink email address, an account password, and CenturyLink email service name in their respective fields.
• Hit ‘Next.’
• Choose either IMAP or POP3 protocol. Then input the incoming mail and outgoing mail server settings.

Incoming Mail Server Settings

1. 1. The IMAP hostname will be mail.centurylink.net.
   2. The POP3 hostname will be pop.centurylink.net.
   3. Input your CenturyLink.net email ID beside your username.

• Scroll down and input the following CenturyLink email settings for the outgoing mail server.

1. 1. smtp.centurylink.net is the SMTP hostname for POP3 and IMAP.
   2. Your CenturyLink.net email ID is your username.
   3. Your CentturyLink.net account password is the password.

• Now tap ‘Save.’
• Go to ‘Settings‘ followed by ‘Mail‘ and then ‘Accounts.’
• Tap ‘Advanced‘ and check that the following details below ‘Incoming and Outgoing settings‘ come on the screen.

Incoming Settings

1. 1. The ‘Use SSL‘ should be ‘ON.’
   2. Authentication is your account password.
   3. 993 is the server port for IMAP.
   4. For POP3, it’s 995.

Outgoing Settings

1. 1. The ‘Use SSL‘ should be ‘ON.’
   2. Authentication is your account password.
   3. 687 is the server port for IMAP and POP3.

• Now you can hit ‘Finish.’
• Lastly, restart your iPhone so that your CenturyLink.net email account activates.

 

How to Configure CenturyLink Email Settings for Outlook?

Setting up CenturyLink on Outlook is not a difficult process. Keep reading to know the stepwise process of setting up a CenturyLink email account on Outlook via IMAP and SMTP server details. 

• Launch Outlook and navigate to ‘File.’
• Next, tap ‘Info.’
• Now, choose ‘Account Settings.’
• In the dialog box that opens, choose ‘Account Settings‘ again. 
• Then, tap ‘New.’
• Next, you will need to choose ‘Manual setup or additional server types.’
• Then, click ‘Next.’
• Now, tap ‘POP or IMAP.’ Then, tap ‘Next‘ again. Enter the following information.

1. 1. Input your full name in its field. 
   2. Likewise, input your full email address in its field. 
   3. From the drop-down menu, choose ‘POP3.’
   4. pop.centurylink.net is the incoming mail server. 
   5. In the field of Outgoing Mail Server, input smtp.centurylink.net. 
   6. Enter your email address in the username field. 
   7. Type in your password in the password field.

• Now, choose ‘More Settings.’
• Ensure that SMTP requires authentication. 
• Now, tap ‘Advanced.’ The information here should be as follows.

1. 1. 995 is the incoming server port. 
   2. The box of Encrypted Connections should be checked. 
   3. 587 is the Outgoing server. 
   4. Check the option ‘Leave a copy.’ 

• Tap ‘OK‘ followed by ‘Close.’
• Lastly, click ‘Finish.

 

Final Thoughts 

Hopefully, after you read this article, you’ll feel confident in configuring CenturyLink email settings. Follow every step carefully and ensure you enter the exact server information. You can seek additional assistance for it by contacting expert Email Technical Support services.