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How to set up your email in Windows

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

POP/SMTP settings for other domains

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 for Windows 10. If you have a different version of Windows, your specific instructions may vary. 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.

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

  1. Type Mail in the search.

 

Set up email in Windows 10 step 1
  1. Select the "Mail" app.
Set up email in Windows 10 step 2
  1. Select the gear icon.
Set up email in Windows 10 step 3
  1. Select "Manage Accounts."
Set up email in Windows 10 step 4
  1. Select "Add account."
Set up email in Windows 10 step 5
  1. Select "Other account."
Set up email in Windows 10 step 6
  1. Enter your email address, password, and then select "Sign-in".
Set up email in Windows 10 step 7
  1. 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.

 

Set up email in Windows 10 step 8

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