How do I configure my Samsung Android phone for email?

Configuring Samsung email app

  1. On your Samsung Android phone, open the email app.
    • Go to your "apps" and tap on the icon that looks something like this:
      Example of Android email icon
    • You'll be shown several options for what type of account you want to create. Choose Other.

      Account types

  2. Add your Brownrice email address.
    • In the email field, enter your full email address (e.g., yourusername@brownrice.com).
    • In the password field, enter your password (case-sensitive).
    • Tap Sign In.

    Manual Setup

  3. Choose IMAP account.
    IMAP is intended to work with multiple devices, and will synchronize your email between them. It also keeps a backup copy on our servers.

    IMAP Account

  4. Enter the Incoming server settings info.
    • Your Email address, Username, and Password should be populated from the previous screen.
    • Enter mail.brownrice.com in the Incoming server field.
    • Tap Sign In.
    • Aside from username (your full email address again) and password, your outgoing settings should exactly match the ones shown here:

    Incoming server settings - IMAP Server: mail.brownrice.com; Port: 143; Security Type: None.

  5. Enter the Outgoing server settings info.
    • Enter mail.brownrice.com in the SMTP server field with the Security type is set to None and Port to 587.
    • Ensure Require authentication to send emails is checked (on) and enter your mail.brownrice.com and password.
    • Tap Sign In.

    Outgoing server settings - SMTP Server: mail.brownrice.com; Port: 143; Security Type: None.

Optional Settings

You can research and adjust these settings to fit your needs. The ones shown here are optimal for an account that receives a lot of email. If you choose a longer period to sync email, it may slow down features of your mail app such as the ability to search your inbox.

  • Account options
    • Select the Sync frequency.
    • Check any options that apply.

Done! Your account is set up and email is on its way!