How to set up your email in Windows

CenturyLink email updates

We have recently updated our email system. If you have not yet signed in since the update, please note that you will be asked to provide your email and/or mobile phone number for easy password recovery. Just follow the steps to do this and then enjoy your new email experience.

IMPORTANT: If you are using a mail client, you will need to sign in to that application and check the server settings on your device to make sure they follow the information shown in the table. FAQs >

Incoming Server (choose POP or IMAP)	POP: pop.centurylink.net, Port: 995, Security: SSL IMAP: mail.centurylink.net, Port: 993, Security: SSL
Outgoing Server	SMTP: smtp.centurylink.net, Port: 587, Security: TLS if available

Note: Windows 8 email does not support third party POP3 email accounts like CenturyLink. If you are using Windows 8, you will need to check your CenturyLink email through the web portal — CenturyLink.net

Type Mail in the search.

Select the "Mail" app.

Select the gear icon.

Select "Manage Accounts."

Select "Add account."

Select "Other account."

Enter your email address, password, and then select "Sign-in".

Enter your name and select "Sign-In." Windows Mail will try to configure your email settings automatically. If your Inbox says "still working on it" for more than 3 minutes you need to edit your settings.

CenturyLink.net

Visit your home page to check your email, browse news, check the weather and more.

Keep your CenturyLink email active

Like many free web-based email services, unused CenturyLink email accounts are deactivated after a certain amount of time. To keep your CenturyLink email active, be sure to log in at least once a year. Accounts with no activity for more than a year will be deactivated and all contents deleted.