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Sky email is given by Yahoo Mail. That’s why it’s also often called Sky Yahoo email. You can easily access this email from your mobile device through protocols referred to as POP3 and IMAP. Any of these protocols can be chosen by you by configuring your phone’s email settings. However, as of now, there’s no Sky email app. So, to receive emails addressed to your Sky account on your phone, you’ll need to configure it’s email settings. Sky email settings can seem confusing to many. But you can effectively configure them by following specific steps. In this article, you’ll find how to configure the email settings efficiently and use your email on your phone. 

 

How to Access Sky Mail for Outlook on Smartphone?

Both Android and iOS users can use the Outlook application on their mobile devices and then configure Sky email settings. Follow these steps.

1. Android users should navigate to the Google Play Store, while iPhone users should navigate to the App Store.
2. Then look for Outlook on the search field.
3. Hit ‘Download‘ and let the installation complete.
4. Now you need to set up your Sky Mail account through the Outlook application.
5. Fill in your credentials and hit ‘Add Account‘ or ‘Get Started.’ 
6. If you already have an email logged in from this app, you can sign in to your account by going to ‘Settings.’
7. Press ‘Add Account‘ under the ‘Settings‘ and then tap ‘Add Email Account.’
8. Input your credentials and sign in.

 

What is Sky Email Settings for Outlook Application on Computer?

The procedure to access Sky Mail on your computer via your Outlook application is a bit different but easy to follow. Go through the steps below.

• Launch Outlook on your computer system.
• Tap the ‘File‘ tab. 
• Now, tap the category ‘Info‘ and hit ‘Account Settings.’
• Click ‘New.’
• Proceeding forward, tap ‘Next‘ by turning on ‘Server Options.’
• Ensure that you select ‘Internet Email Address.’ Then hit ‘Next.’
• Input your name and email address. 
• In the section of ‘Type Account,‘ choose ‘IMAP.’ Now, enter the following correctly.

1. 1. Imap.tools.sky.com is the incoming message. 
   2. 993 is the incoming port number.
   3. Smtp.tools.sky.com is the outgoing message.
   4. 465 is the outgoing port number. 

• Tap ‘Login Information‘ and input it with your password and email. You have to log in with the SSL security type. 
• Choose ‘Test Account Options.’ That’s it, you have successfully configured Sky email settings Outlook on your computer.

 

Steps to Configure Sky Email Settings for iPhone

Before configuring Sky email settings on your iPhone, you should be aware of the iOS your iPhone is operating. It’s because different iOS devices have different processes. To know about it, you can go to the ‘Settings‘ of your smartphone then hit ‘General‘ followed by ‘About.’ There, you can see your iPhone’s iOS version. After that, you can follow the stepwise process to access the ‘Settings’ application and configure Sky email settings.

 

1. Access Your Settings Application

To access your ‘Settings’ application on iOS 11 and iOS 12 and above, hit ‘Password & Accounts.’ You’ll notice different email accounts that are locked in your mobile device. After that, press ‘Add Accounts.‘ Then press ‘Others.’

 

2. Add an Account on ‘Others.’

Choose ‘Add Mail Account.’ You’ll then need to input your credentials. After typing them in, tap ‘Next.’

 

3. Configure the Email Settings

You need to enter specific information on various fields under the ‘IMAP‘ tab. They are as follows.

IMAP (Incoming Mail) Server

1. Imap: imap.tools.sky.com is the incoming mail server name. 
2. 995 is the IMAP port number.

SMTP (Outgoing Mail) Server

1. Smtp: smtp.tools.sky.com is the outgoing mail server name. 
2. 587 is the SMTP port number.
3. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the security.

Your Login Information 

1. Type your entire email address in the field of ‘Email.’
2. Type your full passcode in the field of ‘Password.’
3. And, type Yes in the field of ‘Requires Authentication.’

 

POP3 Email Settings for Sky Mail

You need to enter the below-mentioned credentials under the POP tab. Ensure to enter them accurately.

POP Incoming Mail Server Settings

1. Pop.tools.sky.com is the name of the incoming mail server.
2. 995 is the POP3 port number.
3. Type ‘Yes‘ for SSL requirement.

SMTP Outgoing Mail Server Settings

1. Smtp.tools.sky.com is the outgoing mail server name.
2. The port number is either 465 or 587.
3. Type ‘Yes‘ for SSL requirement.
4. It requires authentication.

Your Login Information

1. Type your entire email address in the field of ‘Email.’
2. Type your full passcode in the field of ‘Password.’
3. And, type Yes in the field of ‘Requires Authentication.’

That’s it. You have configured Sky email settings on the iPhone successfully.

 

How to Add Sky Email to Your Android Phone

To set up Sky email on your Android phone, navigate to its settings app. Here, click ‘Accounts.’ You’ll be directed to a list of present accounts linked to your phone. Now follow the steps below.

1. Choose ‘Add Account.’ You can find it at the list’s bottom.
2. You’ll be directed to a screen having a list of apps. 
3. At its top, you can see the option of adding Personal (POP3), and Personal (IMAP) accounts.
4. Choose ‘Personal IMAP.’
5. Now, add your Sky email address and tap ‘Next.’ 
6. Input your Sky password and hit ‘Next.’
7. In the subsequent screen, you can input the IMAP name. 
8. After checking in your login credentials, tap ‘Next.‘
9. Repeat this process on the screen for outgoing server settings. But this time, input the SMTP name in the appropriate field. 
10. The next screen will provide you with a list of email account options. You can toggle the according to your needs. 
11. After configuring the account settings, click ‘Next.’
12. In the following screen of the email set-up process, you can modify the account name that’s visible in ‘Accounts‘ and the email app of your phone. 
13. When you’re done, tap ‘Next.’

Ensure that you have typed in the correct IMAP and SMTP port and security certificate. You can find them in the preceding sections. It will help in the proper configuration of your Sky email settings Android.

 

Final Words 

Hopefully, this article will have cleared all your doubts about Sky email settings. You can set up your Sky email on your iPhone and Android as well as the Outlook application on your PC effectively. If you face any challenges in setting up your email account, contact expert Sky email support services. The technical support team is available 24/7 to help you with every email service concern and query.