Spectrum Email Server Settings

Spectrum Email Settings: IMAP and POP3 Configuration

Welcome to our Spectrum email settings guide! Whether you’re setting up your email client for the first time or configuring a new device, this page provides you with the essential IMAP and POP3 settings required to access your Spectrum email. Follow the instructions below to ensure seamless email connectivity and management.

IMAP vs. POP3: Which One to Choose?

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
Users should use IMAP if they want to access your email from multiple devices (e.g., phone, tablet, and computer). It keeps your messages on the server, allowing you to sync your email across all devices.

POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3)
POP3 is suitable if you want to download your emails and store them on a single device. Once downloaded, the emails are typically removed from the server, which means they won’t be accessible from other devices.

IMAP

Incoming mail server: mail.twc.com
Outgoing mail server: mail.twc.com

Username: [full email address]
Email Password:

More Settings:
Outgoing server Tab: requires authentication.

Advanced Tab
Incoming Port: 993
Encryption Type: SSL/TLS

Outgoing SMTP Port: 587
Encryption Type: STARTTLS

POP3

Incoming mail server: mail.twc.com
Outgoing mail server: mail.twc.com

Username: [full email address]
Email Password:

More Settings:
Outgoing server Tab: requires authentication.

Advanced Tab
Incoming Port: 995
Encryption Type: SSL/TLS

Outgoing SMTP Port: 587
Encryption Type: STARTTLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between IMAP and SMTP?

The short answer is that IMAP connects to your email providers’ server and is used for receiving email compared to SMTP which is used for sending mail to other servers.

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is a protocol that requests that your email provider will save all of your messages and folders onto its own servers. This way, whether you are using an email client or webmail, you will be able to connect to your email account and view anything you have received because it’s always stored on their server.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the protocol for sending emails out of your account to other destinations. It enables your email client to connect to the server of your provider to send outgoing mail, especially to other servers.

How do I know if I need POP3 or IMAP?

If it is important to you to save space on your desktop, or if you’re worried about backing up your emails, select IMAP. This means that your emails will be stored on the server of your email provider.

POP3 will download your emails to be stored locally and then delete them from the server. This will free up space on your server, but if anything happens to your local storage, those emails won’t be available online. If you are comfortable exclusively having a local copy of your files, POP3 is a viable option.

Contact Us for Support

If you’re needing assistance, contact Fix-It Computer Repair today. Our experienced technicians are ready to help you configure your email client and get your digital life back on track.