How do i set up my email without a PORT number?

[goflo]

im trying to set up my email - POP3 as instructed from my laptop; then went thru all the steps on phone..Selected Outlook, put in p/w and other info- however, I tried the PORT they had, it came back couldn't connect...I searched and searched my laptop - came up with 2 numbers; but, tried them and still it cam back couldn't connect.

[mama23dogs · Accepted solution]

Your instructions are weird.   Try:

Android

You can now use the Office Outlook app on your Android phones or tablets.

• Download the Microsoft Outlook app or search for Outlook in Google Play with your Android device.
• After the install, tap Get Started.
• Next, select the account that you like to add.
• Sign in to the account and the Microsoft Outlook app will begin to sync with that account.

Notes

• App might not be available in all countries or regions or devices.
• You can't edit your contacts in the app.

If you’re unable to use the app for any reason, you can still set up Outlook.com on your Android device. Here’s how:

• On your device, tap Email, then tap Add account.
• Enter your Outlook.com email address and password, then tap Manual setup.
• Under What type of account is this? tap Exchange.
• If there is a Domain field, leave it blank. If there is a Username field, enter your email address.
• Enter your password.
• For Server name enter s.outlook.com.
• Make sure the Use secure connection (SSL) checkbox is checked, then tap Next.
• Choose your account options and tap Next.
• To finish setup, tap Done.

Let me know if that works.

[goflo]

Wow - thank you so very much!!!!  I will try first via the app  - if not then Manual set up, which is the way I was trying to go...may I ask why EXCHANGE?   when I looked up the descriptions for all 2 options, I thought that wasn't for me - can't remember now if that was the business one  - since this is just individual, personal use.   And, I didn't see the SSI o SSL that you mentioned; but, i'm going to keep your reply in front of me as I attempt once again to set up my email...thanks again!! I appreciate your response....

[goflo]

I just selected EXCHANGE, and it's requesting a Certificate - which I either select INSTALL or just Cancel...

what is that?

[goflo]

OMG!!!!!!!  it worked!!! I set up the email - THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!  I honestly can't believe it - I tried several times last night, and again this am........until I rec'd an email from Verizon, I decided to reach out to the Community...thanks so much!!!!!!!

[mama23dogs]

I stick with the app.  I don't know why you are getting a different pop up. 

[mama23dogs]

Which phone?

[mama23dogs]

Yippee!   Your welcome.

[goflo]

thank you, I couldn't find the App - this is my first smartphone/droid....so, I set it up manually...

I followed all you wrote, and I got my emails...thank you so much!!!

[mama23dogs]

It's all easy from here out.  Setting up outlook or private email is tricky.  

THere are some very knowledgeable community members, you can always come here.