Configure Outlook Settings for Comcast Email
If you use Outlook to access your Xfinity Connect email account, you’ll want to make sure your settings are configured correctly. We’ll show you how. comcast email settings
Using third-party email clients (e.g., Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, etc.) to access your Comcast.net email address can potentially expose your Xfinity ID and password to fraud and other risks. We recommend you access your Comcast email by going to Xfinity Connect and clicking Email, or by using the Xfinity Connect app on your mobile device.
Quick Links:
Add your Xfinity Connect Email
Remove your Xfinity Connect Email
Add your Xfinity Connect Email
Open Outlook.
Click the Tools menu, and select Accounts…
Click the plus symbol (+) in the bottom left corner, and then click New Account.
The plus symbol is at the bottom of left under Default Account
Enter your full email address in the Email field, and click Continue.
Email address in the middle and the Continue button is under that
Confirm the type field says IMAP.
Confirm the Username field has your email address. In the Password field, enter your password. Check the Show Password box if you want to see your password.
Confirm that imap.comcast.net is in the Incoming Server field. Confirm that smtp.comcast.net is in the Outgoing Server field.
Confirm the incoming Port is 993 and the outgoing Port is 465.
Confirm both boxes Use SSL to connect (recommended) are checked.
Click Add Account.
Add Account button at the bottom of the screen
Click Add Another Account if you want to add another account or click Done.
Congratulations! You're done configuring your Outlook client to send and receive Comcast email.
Confirmation screen
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Remove your Xfinity Connect Email
Click the Tools menu, and select Accounts.
Select your account from the menu on the left.
Click the minus ( - ) symbol.
Click Delete on the pop-up window.
Ready to get started using your Comcast.net email? No problem. Our Xfinity Email website comes set up and ready for you to use. But if you prefer using an email program instead, these settings will have you up and running in no time!
Please note:
We do not support the use of port 25 for sending email. If you use an older email program (Outlook Express, Outlook, Mac Mail, etc.), this might impact your ability to send email. Learn more about port 25.
Using third-party email programs to access your Comcast.net email can potentially expose your Xfinity ID and password to fraud and other risks. We recommend you access your Comcast.net email by going to the Xfinity web portal and clicking Email.
Xfinity Email service requires an Xfinity ID and password when sending messages. If you’re getting an error while sending an email, please follow the instructions below for your specific program type to verify your settings.
Learn More About Port Numbers and POP vs. IMAP
When you're setting up your email, your program will ask for some information about email "protocols." Here are a couple of things to know:
Port Numbers: Your email port is how email moves from one email server to another. To protect your security and help prevent spam, we don't support port 25. If you're using an older email program like Outlook Express, Outlook, or Mac Mail, you may have trouble sending email. Learn more about port 25.
POP vs. IMAP: POP (Post Office Protocol) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) are two different ways to get email in your email program. We recommend using IMAP for your Comcast.net email. POP can cause problems when checking your mail from more than one phone or computer because POP removes the mail from our server and delivers it to your device. IMAP makes it easier to sync your email on multiple devices because your folders and mail remain on our server until you move or delete them with your device. With IMAP, the email changes you make on one device, like your smartphone, are reflected on your other devices, like your laptop.
But if you'd still like to use POP, use these settings in your email program:
Incoming Mail Server Name: pop3.comcast.net
Incoming Mail Server Port Number: 995 (POP3 with SSL)
Incoming Mail Server Port 110 is no longer supported. Make sure to use port 995 instead. You can check this in your email program's Settings, Advanced Settings or Preferences menu.
Learn more about updating your POP settings or switching from POP to IMAP.
Additional Information
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