How can I set up SBCGlobal Email in Outlook
Southwestern Bell Corporation, also known as SBC Communications, provided SBCGlobal email addresses. SBC Communications has now merged with AT&T, but the SBCGlobal email addresses are still active. However, some users report that setting up these email addresses in the Microsoft Outlook application is problematic.
In this article, we’ll show you how to set up SBCGlobal email in Outlook, using either POP3 or IMAP. We also go over remedies to some of the most common issues that consumers run into.
Setting Up SBCGlobal Email in Outlook: Steps
Open Microsoft Outlook on your computer or mobile phone to begin the setup procedure. If you’re using the PC application, go to ‘File’ and then ‘Add Account.’ If you’re using the mobile app, you’ll want to go to ‘Settings’ and then ‘Add Email Account.’ Then select ‘Manual Setup or Additional Server Types’ from the drop-down menu.
Click ‘Next,’ then select the ‘POP or IMAP’ option. Finally, click ‘Next,’ and you’ll be transported to a page where you can enter the real settings for utilizing SBCGlobal on Outlook.
Fill up the fields with your complete name and email address. You must then choose between ‘POP3’ and ‘IMAP’ from the drop-down option next to ‘Account Type.’ ‘IMAP’ is the preferable option for most people because it is a more complex protocol that allows you to effortlessly sync your emails across numerous devices. However, there are times when POP3 is preferred, and it does offer potential benefits in terms of convenience and privacy.
The following are the settings to enter into the remaining fields:
If you chose ‘IMAP,’ the following will happen:
- imap.mail.att.net is the incoming mail server.
- SMTP.mail.att.net is the outgoing mail server.
- Your whole email address is a user name.
- Password: The password for your SBCGlobal email account.
If you chose ‘POP3’:
- inbound.att.net inbound.att.net inbound.att.net inbound.att.net inbound.
- outbound.att.net is the outgoing mail server.
- Your whole email address is a user name.
- Password: Your SBCGlobal email account password.
Click the ‘More Settings’ button and then the ‘Advanced’ tab before completing the setup process. Make sure the box labeled ‘This Server Requires an Encrypted Connection (SSL)’ is selected, then pick ‘SSL’ from the drop down choice next to ‘Use the Following Type of Encryption.’
In addition, type in the following:
If you chose ‘IMAP,’ the following will happen:
- 993 is the incoming server.
- 465 is the outgoing server.
If you chose ‘POP3’:
- 995 is the incoming server.
- 465 is the outgoing server.
Then click ‘OK,’ then ‘Next,’ and finally ‘Finish.’
SBCGlobal Email on Outlook: Common Issues
When attempting to use SBCGlobal Email on Outlook, users may encounter issues. The first thing to double-check is that you’ve entered all of the setup information accurately, paying special attention to your email address and password, as well as verifying you’ve selected the suitable email protocol settings.
If that doesn’t work, you could try a different email protocol than the one you used. So, if you used POP3 first, try IMAP instead, and vice versa.
‘Test Account Settings’ is an option you’ll encounter during the setup procedure. To conduct a test on the settings you’ve specified, click this button. This may assist you in determining if the problem is caused by the settings you’ve input or by anything else. Continue to the next step if your settings pass the test.
Finally, some customers have reported problems with their anti-virus software interfering with their email programme. The best approach to fix this is to turn off your anti-virus software for a while. Of course, once you’ve finished using Microsoft Outlook, you’ll need to remember to enable it again.
