How do I setup My CenturyLink email on Outlook?

Setting up your CenturyLink email on Outlook is a fairly straightforward process. Let me guide you through the steps:

Step 1: Open Outlook and go to the “File” tab located in the upper-left corner of the Outlook window.

Step 2: In the “Account Information” section, click on “Add Account” to start the setup process.

Step 3: On the next screen, enter your full name, email address, and password. Make sure to double-check the information you provide to avoid any errors. Then click on the “Connect” button.

Step 4: Outlook will try to detect the server settings automatically. If it successfully detects the settings, you can skip to Step 7. If not, proceed to Step 5.

Step 5: Select the option “Advanced options” and check the box that says “Let me set up my account manually.” Then click on the “Connect” button.

Step 6: Choose the account type you want to set up. In this case, select “IMAP” as it allows you to access your emails from multiple devices while keeping them synchronized.

Step 7: Now, you need to enter the server settings. For the incoming mail server, enter “mail.centurylink.net” and set the port number to 993. Enable SSL encryption for secure communication.

Step 8: For the outgoing mail server, enter “smtp.centurylink.net” and set the port number to 587. Make sure to enable TLS encryption for secure sending of emails.

Step 9: You will be prompted to enter your CenturyLink email address and password again. Fill in the required details and click on the “Connect” button.

Step 10: Outlook will test the account settings and verify your login credentials. Once the setup is complete, you will see a confirmation message. Click on the “Finish” button to complete the setup process.