Embarq email settings for iPhone

On this page you find the Embarq mail settings for iPhone. Follow the step-by-step iPhone guide or use the settings overview with the imap and pop3 server email settings for Embarq.

Mail settings Embarq

POP / IMAP	pop3
Incoming server	pop.embarqmail.com
Incoming port	995
SSl (security) incoming	ssl
Outgoing server	smtp.embarqmail.com
Outgoing port	465
Requires sign-in	yes

iPhone guide to setup Embarq mail

1 Open 'Settings', click on 'Passwords & accounts' and 'Add account'.

Click on your provider name if it's listed, otherwise click on 'Other'

2 Choose 'Add mail account', and enter the following information:

Name: your own name
Email: your Embarq email address
Password: your Embarq email password
Description: a personal description

3 Choose pop3 and enter the following details under 'Incoming mail server':

Hostname: pop.embarqmail.com
Username: your Embarq email address
Password: your Embarq email password

4 Under 'Outgoing mail server' enter the details below and choose 'next':

Hostname: smtp.embarqmail.com
Username: your Embarq email address
Password: your Embarq email password

5 Make sure 'Email' is checked and click 'Save'.

Your email account is now saved. In the next steps we check if all settings are correct.

6 Click on your newly created email address and choose 'Advanced'. Make sure that the following data is correct under 'Incoming server':

Use SSL: on
Identity check: password
Server port: 995

7 Go back to the previous screen and under 'Outgoing server' click on smtp.embarqmail.com. Make sure the following information is correct:

Use SSL: on
Identity check: password
Server port: 465

8 Choose 'Done' at the top right and restart the iPhone to activate the settings.

Congratulations, your account is now set up. Open the mail app to use your account.

Question and Answer

Have a question regarding your iPhone email setup or think you can help other Embarq users out? Please comment below!

Cant use my mail acc
7 months ago
I can’t receive or send any emails; please help !!!
9 months ago
How can I extend the time deleted emails remain on my iPhone? I have an email that disappeared and I did not delete it. How can I get it back?
1 year ago
I live in New Bern, NC Trying to set up . email on my nook After I enter my user name,, password and embarqmail.com as the pop3 port 110 appears then "couldn't open connection to server" appears. Any suggestions
2 years ago
I am trying to add my email to my iPhone. I keep getting the message that either my user name or password is incorrect. It has been a while since I have tried to put it in and can't remember for sure what it is. Can you help me with it?
3 years ago
Thanks
3 years ago
Is there any way I can access robertehayer@embarqmail.com
3 years ago
I can't receive email
3 years ago
I can't receive email
3 years ago
Forgot my password
3 years ago