How to Configure BellSouth Email Settings on Your iPad Correctly

Email communication is a vital part of everyone's life today. There might be no day when people don't check their inbox or interact with their contacts. That's why there are several email hosting websites like Yahoo, Gmail, Outlook, and the like. Many people in the United States love the BellSouth email service. It offers easy navigation, quick response, and a streamlined user interface. However, you may find trouble configuring BellSouth email settings on iPad. Although its possible to access your BellSouth account on the web mail, for people who are on the go, configuring the settings on iPad will prove quite convenient.


What Are BellSouth Email Settings on iPad?

The BellSouth email needs operating systems like Windows and Mac to operate optimally. Here are the steps that iPad users should follow to set up the BellSouth email.
  • Unlock your iPad with either the passcode, face or thumb impression.
  • Next, touch the 'Settings' icon and navigate to the 'Mail, Contacts, and Calendars' option.
  • Proceeding forward, click 'Add Account.'
  • You will notice a set of email clients like Gmail and Outlook.
  • Select 'Other.'
  • Next, tap the option of 'Add Mail Accounts.'
  • Input your username and password in the page of 'Mail Account Settings.'
  • After that, tap the 'Next' button.
  • To complete the process of setting up BellSouth email on iPad, you should enter the correct IMAP and SMTP settings. You will find it in the following section.

IMAP and SMTP settings for configuring BellSouth email

You need to carefully input the following settings to ensure that you don't make any mistakes. If you make any errors, you'll not be able to complete the process.

IMAP server

  • Input 'att.net' in both SMTP and inbound server.
  • The inbound server port number is 995.
  • The SMTP port number is 465.
  • SSL is Yes

POP3 server

  • Input 'mail.att.net' in both SMTP and inbound server.
  • The inbound server port number is 993.
  • The SMTP server port number is 587.
  • SSL is Yes
That's it. After filling in these settings, you will successfully configure the BellSouth email on your iPad. The BellSouth email account is synced with your iPad and you can change the settings later if needed later.

 

Steps for Setting BellSouth Email on iPad via Outlook

You can set BellSouth email on iPad using Outlook easily. Look for the Outlook app and install it to commence the configuration process. Then do the following.
  • Open the app and tap 'File.'
  • Then click 'Add Account' and choose 'Manual' to set the server settings.
  • Hit' Next.'
  • Launch another window on the device and tap 'Yes.' Provide your BellSouth email ID.
  • Choose the 'IMAP' and 'POP' option. Click 'Next.'
  • Now you'll have to fill in the details for the incoming and outgoing mail servers. For the incoming mail server, input 'imap.mail.att.net', and for the outgoing mail server, input' smtp.mail.att.net.'
  • Fill in the email ID and password.
  • Navigate to 'More Settings.'
  • Tick mark on 'My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication' as well as 'Use the same settings as my incoming mail server' checkboxes.
  • Open the 'Advanced' window on your iPad. Ensure that the port number for the incoming server (POP3) is 995 and the outgoing server port number for it is 465.
  • Enable the SSL.
  • Select 'OK' followed by 'Next,' and finally, click 'Finish.'


Final Words

After reading this article, you will confidently configure the BellSouth email settings on your iPad. Take care to input the server details carefully. If you cannot configure the settings of this email service, contact BellSouth customer support. The experts will help you in this process.

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