How to set up your email in Windows

Choose your email address domain from the dropdown below to see the POP/SMTP settings: centurylink.net or qwestoffice.net, or other: 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.

Note: Email setup can vary by operating system. The steps on this page are for Windows 10. If you have a different version of Windows, your specific instructions may vary. We suggest you refer to the instructions for your specific system. You might need the POP/SMTP settings for your email account to complete the setup. You will need the POP/SMTP settings if you need to edit your email settings for incoming and outgoing messages. Select your email from the drop-down above to see the correct settings.

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 "Mail."

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.

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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

Domain	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 Send email size limit: 10MB

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

How to set up your email in Windows

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