How to add an email account to your Android phone
Answer important emails at a moment's notice by accessing your emails directly from your device. To get started, you will need your email address and account password. For some accounts, you may also need to configure the incoming and outgoing servers settings.
Note: The following guide applies to all Android devices, but some steps and menu names may be different. For a tutorial specific to your device, check our
Interactive tutorial and include your device model name in the question.
1Open the Settings menu on your device.
2Look for an option called Accounts, Accounts & sync, or similar.
3Select the option to Add account.
4Select your account provider. If your provider is not listed, select the general account option.
5Follow the onscreen instructions to sign in to your account and set up the account settings.