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How to set up your email on a Mac
Choose your email address domain from the drop-down below to see the POP/SMTP settings for centurylink.net, qwestoffice.net or other domains.
Other domains include the following:
- centurytel.net
- clds.net
- coastalnow.net
- cochill.net
- cswnet.com
- elpasotel.net
- embarqmail.com
- emadisonriver.com
- emadisonriver.net
- gallatinriver.net
- grics.net
- gulftel.com
- madisonriver.biz
- mebtel.net
- qwest.net
- q.com
Reminder: You must create your email address before you can set it up on your device.
- Select your email domain
- CenturyLink.net
- QwestOffice.net
- Other domains
CenturyLink.net POP/SMTP settings
| Domains | centurylink.net |
| Incoming server (choose one) | POP: pop.centurylink.net, Port: 995, Security: SSL IMAP: mail.centurylink.net, Port: 993, Security: SSL |
| Outgoing server | SMTP: smtp.centurylink.net, Port 587 TLS if available |
| Username | Full Email Address |
| Server limits | Email box storage limit: 700MB Email send size limit: 10MB |
QwestOffice.net POP/SMTP settings
| Domains | qwestoffice.net |
| Incoming server (choose one) | POP: pop.qwestoffice.net, Port: 110, Security: N/A |
| Outgoing server | SMTP: smtp.qwestoffice.net, Port: 465, Security: SSL |
| Username | Full Email Address |
| Server limits | Email box storage limit: 700MB Email send size limit: 10MB |
Other domains: POP/SMTP settings
| Domains | These settings work for the following email domains: centurylink.net, q.com, elpasotel.net, embarqmail.com, centurytel.net, cswnet.com, clds.net, coastalnow.net, cochill.net, emadisonriver.com, emadisonriver.net, gallatinriver.net, grics.net, gulftel.com, madisonriver.biz, mebtel.net, qwest.net |
| Incoming server (choose one) | POP: pop.centurylink.net, Port: 995, Security: SSL IMAP: mail.centurylink.net, Port: 993, Security: SSL |
| Outgoing server | SMTP: smtp.centurylink.net, Port 587 TLS if available |
| Username | Full Email Address |
| Server limits | Email box storage limit: 700MB Email send size limit: 10MB |
NOTE: Email setup can vary by operating system. The steps on this page are general. If you have trouble, refer to the instructions for your specific system. You will need the POP/SMTP settings for your email account to complete setup or to edit your email settings. Select your email from the dropdown above to see the correct settings.
1. To set-up your e-mail:
a. Select the "Mail" stamp icon. If the email setup wizard doesn't start...
b. Select "Mail"
c. Select "Add Account"
2. Select "Add Other Mail Account," then select "Continue."
3. Do the following:
a. Enter your "Full Name"
b. Enter your "Email Address"
c. Enter your "Password"
d. Select "Create"
4. You have completed setup.
If you see a screen that says "Account must be manually configured," select "Next" and proceed to the next step.
5. Do the following:
a. Select the POP tab
b. Enter pop.centurylink.net for the "Mail Server"
c. Enter your full email address for the "User Name"
d. Enter your password
e. Select "Next"
6. Enter 995 for the port and check "Use SSL," then select "Next."
7. For the Outgoing Mail Server info, do the following:
a. Enter smtp.centurylink.net for the "SMTP Server"
b. Enter your full email address for the "User Name"
c. Enter your password
d. Select "Create"
8. Enter 587 for the port and un-check "Use SSL," then select "Create" to finish setup.
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