How to set up sbcglobal.net with Imap in Outlook 2021

Question

Why cant I set up my new outlook to get my sbcglobl.net on IMAP

Setting

I have checked the must verify and SSL is checked.

Email protocol	Inbound server	Inbound port	SSL	Outbound server	Outbound port
IMAP	imap.mail.att.net	993	Yes	smtp.mail.att.net	465 or 587

Answer 1

Hi @James Piere ,

According to my research, sbcglobal.net is part of the AT&T family which according to the AT&T website uses att.net mail servers which in turn means that means that you need to use an AT&T <Secure email key>as the email account password when adding the account in Outlook.

Follow the steps in the articles and then copy the generated key and enter it in your Outlook:

https://www.att.com/support/article/email-support/KM1086159

https://www.att.com/support/article/email-support/KM1240308/?

(Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.)

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Answer 2

Think my comment got lost.I Use Outolk on Computer upstairs,vuse it rarely. I am 71,biI know I have a MS key, dont know where it is, as Iforgot it. And when I find it dont know hoe or where it gets inserted to Outlook. It doesnt seem to "ask for MS Key" Might try later today. Thank you!