{"id":272,"date":"2020-09-01T19:35:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T19:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=272"},"modified":"2026-05-21T22:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T22:27:32","slug":"how-to-set-up-email-on-android","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/index.php\/knowledge-base\/how-to-set-up-email-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up Your Webafrica Email on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Stay connected to your Webafrica email on your Android device using the Gmail app or Samsung Email. This guide will walk you through the setup step by step.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Your full email address (example: <a>name@webafrica.org.za<\/a>)<br>\u2705 Your email password<br>\u2705 A stable internet connection (WiFi or mobile data)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> We recommend using <strong>IMAP<\/strong> as it keeps your emails synced across all your devices.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Email Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these settings during setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incoming Mail Server (IMAP)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Setting<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Server<\/td><td>imap.webafrica.org.za<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Port<\/td><td>993<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security Type<\/td><td>SSL\/TLS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Username<\/td><td>Your full email address<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Password<\/td><td>Your email password<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Setting<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Server<\/td><td>smtp.webafrica.org.za<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Port<\/td><td>465<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security Type<\/td><td>SSL\/TLS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Authentication<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Username<\/td><td>Your full email address<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Password<\/td><td>Your email password<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Set Up Email Using the Gmail App (Recommended)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Android phones already include the Gmail app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open Gmail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the <strong>Gmail app<\/strong> on your Android device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner and select:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add another account<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"191\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-32.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-32.png 191w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-32-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-32-27x50.png 27w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-32-32x60.png 32w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-32-53x100.png 53w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Choose Email Type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"193\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-33.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-33.png 193w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-33-161x300.png 161w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-33-27x50.png 27w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-33-32x60.png 32w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-33-54x100.png 54w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Enter Your Email Address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Type your full Webafrica email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>yourname@webafrica.org.za<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-34.png 203w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-34-170x300.png 170w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-34-28x50.png 28w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-34-34x60.png 34w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-34-57x100.png 57w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Select Account Type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Personal (IMAP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We recommend IMAP because it keeps your inbox synced across devices.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"194\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-35.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-35.png 194w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-35-175x300.png 175w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-35-29x50.png 29w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-35-35x60.png 35w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-35-58x100.png 58w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 5: Enter Your Password<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your mailbox password and tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"195\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-36.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-36.png 195w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-36-176x300.png 176w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-36-29x50.png 29w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-36-35x60.png 35w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-36-59x100.png 59w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 6: Configure Incoming Server Settings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirm the following settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Setting<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Username<\/td><td>Full email address<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Password<\/td><td>Your email password<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Server<\/td><td>imap.webafrica.org.za<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Port<\/td><td>993<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security<\/td><td>SSL\/TLS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"207\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-37.png 207w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-37-186x300.png 186w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-37-31x50.png 31w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-37-37x60.png 37w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-37-62x100.png 62w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Configure Outgoing Server Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Setting<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>SMTP Server<\/td><td>smtp.webafrica.org.za<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Port<\/td><td>465<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security<\/td><td>SSL\/TLS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Require Sign-in<\/td><td>Enabled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Username<\/td><td>Full email address<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Password<\/td><td>Your email password<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-38.png 254w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-38-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-38-37x50.png 37w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-38-45x60.png 45w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-38-75x100.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Complete Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose your sync preferences and tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mailbox will begin syncing automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-39.png 251w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-39-222x300.png 222w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-39-37x50.png 37w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-39-44x60.png 44w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-39-74x100.png 74w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9: Setup Complete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Webafrica email account has been added successfully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap <strong>Done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-40.png 251w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-40-223x300.png 223w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-40-37x50.png 37w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-40-45x60.png 45w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-40-74x100.png 74w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Set Up Email Using Samsung Email<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a Samsung phone, you may prefer using the Samsung Email app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open Samsung Email<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the <strong>Samsung Email<\/strong> app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add Account<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-41.png 172w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-41-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-41-28x50.png 28w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-41-34x60.png 34w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-41-56x100.png 56w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Enter Your Email Address and Password<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your full email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your mailbox password<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manual Setup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"171\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-42.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-42.png 171w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-42-168x300.png 168w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-42-28x50.png 28w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-42-34x60.png 34w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-42-56x100.png 56w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Select IMAP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMAP account<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"168\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-43.png 168w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-43-165x300.png 165w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-43-28x50.png 28w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-43-33x60.png 33w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-43-55x100.png 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Configure Incoming Mail Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Setting<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Email Address<\/td><td>Full email address<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Username<\/td><td>Full email address<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Password<\/td><td>Your email password<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IMAP Server<\/td><td>imap.webafrica.org.za<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security Type<\/td><td>SSL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Port<\/td><td>993<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap <strong>Sign in<\/strong> or <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"170\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-44.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-44.png 170w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-44-168x300.png 168w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-44-28x50.png 28w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-44-34x60.png 34w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-44-56x100.png 56w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Configure Outgoing Mail Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Setting<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>SMTP Server<\/td><td>smtp.webafrica.org.za<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security Type<\/td><td>SSL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Port<\/td><td>465<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Require Authentication<\/td><td>Enabled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Username<\/td><td>Full email address<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Password<\/td><td>Your email password<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-47.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1430\" style=\"width:169px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-47.png 413w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-47-178x300.png 178w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-47-30x50.png 30w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-47-36x60.png 36w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-47-59x100.png 59w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Finish Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose your sync preferences and account name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Webafrica mailbox will now sync to your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap <strong>Done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"177\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-48.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-48.png 177w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-48-174x300.png 174w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-48-29x50.png 29w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-48-35x60.png 35w, https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-48-58x100.png 58w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Setup Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorrect Username or Password<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are using your <strong>full email address<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your password is entered correctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no extra spaces before or after the password<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emails Are Not Sending<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SMTP server is set to <code>smtp.webafrica.org.za<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port is <code>465<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authentication is enabled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL\/TLS security is selected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emails are not being received<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IMAP server is <code>imap.webafrica.org.za<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port is <code>993<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL\/TLS security is enabled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need to Add Another Email Account?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can repeat the same steps to add additional Webafrica mailboxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stay connected to your Webafrica email on your Android device using the Gmail app or Samsung Email. This guide will walk you through the setup step by step. 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