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From January 2018 we are also emailing individuals to advise them that they are using incorrect server details. This page is give to help you change your settings. |
From January 2018 we are also emailing individuals to advise them that they are using incorrect server details. This page is give to help you change your settings. |
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===Note regarding passwords |
===Note regarding passwords=== |
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When changing the server name in your email program it is usual for your email program to ask you for your Mailbox password, please ensure you know what your password is before making the change. |
When changing the server name in your email program it is usual for your email program to ask you for your Mailbox password, please ensure you know what your password is before making the change. Please see the [[Change Email Password]] if you get stuck here. |
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==Changing the mail server name== |
==Changing the mail server name== |
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!Username |
!Username |
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|Your email address, |
|Your email address, e.g.: mailbox@example.com |
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!Password |
!Password |
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==Changing the server name in Thunderbird |
==Changing the server name in Thunderbird== |
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Edit (or Tools) -> Account Settings -> Server Settings. Set: Server Name: '''mail.aa.net.uk''' Port: '''993''' Connection Security: '''SSL/TLS''' |
Edit (or Tools) -> Account Settings -> Server Settings. Set: Server Name: '''mail.aa.net.uk''' Port: '''993''' Connection Security: '''SSL/TLS''' |
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[[File:Imap-quick-thunderbird.png|500px|Thunderbird email settings]] |
[[File:Imap-quick-thunderbird.png|500px|Thunderbird email settings]] |
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==Changing the server name in Apple Mail |
==Changing the server name in Apple Mail== |
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Mail -> Accounts -> Select the account on the left pane. Click Advanced. Set Hostname: '''mail.aa.net.uk''' |
Mail -> Accounts -> Select the account on the left pane. Click Advanced. Set Hostname: '''mail.aa.net.uk''' |
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[[File:Imap-quick-AppleMail.png|500px|Apple Mail]] |
[[File:Imap-quick-AppleMail.png|500px|Apple Mail]] |
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==Changing the server name on an iPad/iPhone |
==Changing the server name on an iPad/iPhone== |
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Settings --> Accounts and Passwords --> Select your mailbox, Account --> Set: Hostname: '''mail.aa.net.uk''' |
Settings --> Accounts and Passwords --> Select your mailbox, Account --> Set: Hostname: '''mail.aa.net.uk''' |
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[[File:Emailipad3.png|300px|iPad/iPhone email settings]] |
[[File:Emailipad3.png|300px|iPad/iPhone email settings]] |
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==Changing the server name on Microsoft Outlook |
==Changing the server name on Microsoft Outlook== |
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File --> Account Settings --> Account Settings |
File --> Account Settings --> Account Settings |
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Select the email account you want to change, and then choose "Change". |
Select the email account you want to change, and then choose "Change". |
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Under "More Settings", check for enabling '''SSL''' |
Under "More Settings", check for enabling '''SSL''' |
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==Changing the server name on Windows Live Mail 2011 (Old version) |
==Changing the server name on Windows Live Mail 2011 (Old version)== |
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Right click on your email account, choose Properties --> Servers --> Set: Incoming mail: '''mail.aa.net.uk''' |
Right click on your email account, choose Properties --> Servers --> Set: Incoming mail: '''mail.aa.net.uk''' |
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and also: |
and also: |
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