How to set up your email in Windows

Choose your email address domain from the drop-down below to see the POP/SMTP settings for centurylink.netqwestoffice.net or other domains.

Other domains include the following:

  • centurytel.net 
  • clds.net 
  • coastalnow.net 
  • cochill.net 
  • cswnet.com 
  • elpasotel.net 
  • embarqmail.com 
  • emadisonriver.com 
  • emadisonriver.net
  • gallatinriver.net 
  • grics.net 
  • gulftel.com 
  • madisonriver.biz 
  • mebtel.net 
  • qwest.net 
  • q.com

Reminder: You must create your email address before you can set it up on your device. 

NOTE: Email setup can vary by operating system. The steps on this page are general. If you have trouble, refer to the instructions for your specific system. You will need the POP/SMTP settings for your email account to complete setup or to edit your email settings. Select your email from the dropdown above to see the correct settings.

Note: Windows 8 email does not support third party POP3 email accounts. If you are using Windows 8, you will need to check your email through the web portal

1. Type Mail in the search.

Set up email in Windows 10 step 1

2. Select the "Mail" app.

Set up email in Windows 10 step 2

3. Select the gear icon. 

Set up email in Windows 10 step 3

4.  Select "Manage Accounts."

Set up email in Windows 10 step 4

5. Select "Add account."

Set up email in Windows 10 step 5

 6. Select "Other account."

Set up email in Windows 10 step 6

7. Enter your email address, password, and then select "Sign-in".

Set up email in Windows 10 step 7

8. Enter your name and select "Sign-In."  Windows Mail will try to configure your email settings automatically. If your Inbox says "still working on it" for more than 3 minutes you need to edit your settings.

Set up email in Windows 10 step 8

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