Mindspring (Earthlink) email settings for Android

On this page you find the Mindspring (Earthlink) mail settings for Android. Follow the step-by-step Android guide or use the settings overview with the imap and pop3 server email settings for Mindspring (Earthlink).

Mail settings Mindspring (Earthlink)

POP / IMAP	pop3
Incoming server	pop.mindspring.com
Incoming port	995
SSl (security) incoming	ssl
Outgoing server	smtpauth.earthlink.net
Outgoing port	587
Requires sign-in	yes

Android guide to setup Mindspring (Earthlink) mail

1 Open your Email application from the menu, add a new account and choose 'Other'.

If you do not have an account yet, you can start setting up right away. Otherwise, open 'Settings' in the email app and choose 'Add account'.

2 In the next screen enter your account details and click on 'Login':

Email: your Mindspring (Earthlink) email address
Password: your Mindspring (Earthlink) email password

3 Choose pop3 and enter the following details under 'Server incoming mail':

pop3 server: pop.mindspring.com
Security type: ssl
Port: 995

4 At 'Outgoing mail server' enter the details below and choose 'Login':

SMTP server: smtpauth.earthlink.net
Security type: ssl
Port: 587

Verification for sending email: yes

Username: email
Password: your Mindspring (Earthlink) email password

5 Your account is now ready to use.

Congratulations, your account is now set up. Open the email app on your smartphone to use your email.

Question and Answer

Have a question regarding your Android email setup or think you can help other Mindspring (Earthlink) users out? Please comment below!

Setting up e-mail on LG K10. No place to specify to enter "requires sign in", thus can't complete setup.
1 year ago
ive input the exact info and triple-checked my email/password but it still says mindspring isnt responding and account could be verified
1 year ago
Getting that error
2 years ago