EarthLink email
SSL/TLS for incoming mail, STARTTLS for outgoing mail
Incoming mail (IMAP)
- Server
imap.earthlink.net- Port
993
Outgoing mail (SMTP)
- Server
smtpauth.earthlink.net- Port
587
Patriot MailHelp
EarthLink Email IMAP Settings and Setup
EarthLink email works with Patriot Mail and any other email app using your normal password. Note the outgoing server name: it is smtpauth, not smtp.
Server settings
What to enter, if an app asks you
Patriot Mail fills these in for you. They are here for any other app that asks, and so you can check what you were given.
Before you start
What is different about EarthLink email
Worth knowing
The outgoing server is smtpauth
smtpauth.earthlink.net, not smtp.earthlink.net. An app that guesses the shorter name will receive mail and fail to send it.
Worth knowing
An address this old still works
EarthLink addresses have been in use for decades and connect the same way as any other. Nothing about yours needs replacing.
Step by step
How to connect EarthLink email
1
Enter your address
Choose Add account and type your full earthlink.net address.
2
Enter your password
Use your EarthLink email password. There is nothing to switch on first.
3
If mail arrives but will not send
Check the outgoing server reads smtpauth.earthlink.net on port 587 with authentication turned on.
Common questions
EarthLink email and Patriot Mail
What are the IMAP settings for EarthLink email?
imap.earthlink.net on port 993 with SSL for incoming mail, and smtpauth.earthlink.net on port 587 for outgoing mail. Your username is your full email address.
Why can I receive mail but not send it?
The outgoing server name is usually the reason. It is smtpauth.earthlink.net, and authentication has to be turned on.
Do I need an app password for EarthLink?
No. Your EarthLink email password works in an email app.
Will connecting EarthLink to Patriot Mail change my address?
No. Patriot Mail connects to the mailbox you already have, so your address stays the same and your mail stays with EarthLink.
Keep your EarthLink email address
Patriot Mail connects the mailbox you already have. Your address does not change, your mail stays with EarthLink email, and it is free to use.
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