IMAP Email Setup Guide

This guide explains how to configure and log in to a MAP email account using Microsoft Outlook on both Android and Windows (PC).

1. Requirements

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• Your full MAP email address (e.g., [email protected])

• Your email password

• Internet connection

• Mail server settings (if required):

  • IMAP/POP server

  • SMTP server

If you do not have server settings, contact your IT administrator.

2. Setup on Outlook for Android

Step 1: Install Outlook

1. Open Google Play Store

2. Search for Microsoft Outlook

3. Tap Install

Step 2: Open Outlook

1. Launch the app

2. Tap Add Account

Step 3: Enter Email Address

1. Type your MAP email address

2. Tap Continue

Step 4: Choose Account Type

• Select IMAP (recommended) or POP3 if prompted

Step 5: Enter Server Settings

Fill in the following:

• IMAP Server: (e.g., imap.yourdomain.com)

• Port: 993

• Security Type: SSL/TLS

• SMTP Server: (e.g., smtp.yourdomain.com)

• Port: 587

• Security Type: STARTTLS or TLS

• Username: Your full email address

• Password: Your email password

Step 6: Sign In

1. Tap Sign In

2. Allow permissions if prompted

Step 7: Complete Setup

• Configure sync settings as desired

• Tap Done

3. Setup on Outlook for PC (Windows)

Step 1: Open Outlook

1. Launch Microsoft Outlook

2. Go to File > Add Account

Step 2: Enter Email Address

1. Input your MAP email address

2. Click Connect

Step 3: Advanced Setup (if needed)

If automatic setup fails:

1. Click Advanced Options

2. Check Let me set up my account manually

3. Select IMAP

Step 4: Enter Server Settings

Incoming Mail (IMAP):

• Server: mail.yourdomain.com

• Port: 993

• Encryption: SSL/TLS

Outgoing Mail (SMTP):

• Server: mail.yourdomain.com

• Port: 587

• Encryption: STARTTLS

Login Details:

• Username: your full email address

• Password: your email password

Step 5: Finish Setup

1. Click Next

2. Enter password if prompted

3. Click Connect

4. Click Done

4. Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Incorrect Password

• Double-check password

• Ensure Caps Lock is off

2. Cannot Connect to Server

• Verify server settings

• Check internet connection

3. Sync Issues

• Refresh account

• Re-add account if necessary

4. Security Errors

• Ensure correct ports and encryption are used

5. Notes

• IMAP is recommended for syncing emails across multiple devices

• POP3 downloads emails to one device only

• Always use secure ports (993 and 587)

6. Support

If you continue experiencing issues, contact your IT support team or email administrator.