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How to setup email on an Android device

Setting up email on an Android device? We can point you in the right direction. Your Android device’s manufacturer will have the most up-to-date support information for whichever model of Android phone or tablet you are setting up. To set up your Shaw specific email on your Android device, follow the tips below.

Quick email setup for your Android device

  1. Go to the home screen and select Email.
  2. Select Add New Account.
  3. Enter your email address and password.
  4. Tap Manual Setup.
  5. Select an account type:
    • POP3
    • IMAP
  6. Select Sign In.

Android device support websites

Find specific instructions for setting up email on your Android phone and tablets, on these manufacturer support websites:

Want to get more out of your Android device?  Check out these interactive tutorials.

 

IMAP email settings

Account Type: IMAP
Username: Your Shaw email address without @shaw.ca
Password: Your Shaw email password
Email address: Your Shaw email address
Incoming Server Name: imap.shaw.ca
Incoming server Security Type: SSL
Incoming server port: 993
Outgoing Server Name: mail.shaw.ca
Outgoing server Security Type: TLS
Outgoing server port: 587
Domain: shaw.ca

To use Shaw's POP3 incoming mail server, use these settings: 

Encrypted incoming mail server and settings:
Incoming Server: pop.shaw.ca
Server Type: POP
Security Type: SSL/TLS
Port: 995
Outgoing Server Name: mail.shaw.ca
Outgoing server Security Type: TLS
Outgoing server port: 587
Domain: shaw.ca