E-mail setup for Android Phones
Follow our step-by-step guide to set up your e-mail account for Android phones and tablets.
Don't hesitate to get in contact if you run into a problem!
Before you start...
Only your e-mail will be synchronized with your mobile device. Any calendar and contacts associated with that account remain stored on your computer.
Step 1: Gmail Email Client
- Open your Gmail App.
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Tap on the top right circle icon
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Tap on Add Account / Add anbother account.
If this is the first account you setup, it might look different, might need to start from step 2. Visuals may vary depend on device.
Step 2: Email Provider
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Find Other in the list and tap it.
Depend on device this could be IMAP personal or Internet Email, etc.
Step 3: Email Address
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Enter your email address
This will be the e-mail address provided to you by Datacenta. - Tap Next.
Step 5: Email Password
- Enter your password Make sure you have all the parts of your password
- Tap Next.
Step 6: Incoming Server Settings
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This should be autofilled and you shouldn't need to add anything else
Just check that its the right email address, password and server should be mail-01.datacenta.net - Tap Next.
Step 7: Outgoing server settings
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Make sure Require-sign-in is on
The rest should be correct, just double check the email address, - Tap Next.
Step 8: Account Options
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Make sure to untick 'Automatically download attachments when connected to WiFi'
Should avoid auto downloading anything from emails. - Tap Next.
Step 9: Name your account
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Account name will be how it's shown in the Gmail app, against other accounts / address
- Your name will be for your display name against your emails sent.
- Tap Next.
Congratulations!
Your new e-mail address should now be up and running!
Problems?
Get in contact and we'll be happy to help.