E-mail Setup: Blackberry

Before you begin, you will need the following information:

Blackberry

Key Settings

Server TypeServer NamePort
POPpop3.airmail.net110
IMAPimap.airmail.net143
SMTPsmtp.airmail.net25
SMTP Authentication(e-mail address/password) is required to send e-mail

Table 1.1: Key Settings


Setting up your e-mail account

Log into the BlackBerry® Internet Service (BIS) by entering your User ID and Password information.

Login Screen


Under Services select E-mail Accounts.

Services Option

Select Add An E-mail Account.

E-mail Account Options


You will be asked to enter your email address and password.

  • Enter your complete email address into the Email Address field.
  • Enter the password for your email account into the Password field. Then confirm your password.
  • Select Next.

Add E-mail Account Menu


Blackberry will inform you that it cannot automatically configure the account.

  • Select Internet Service Provider Email (POP/IMAP).
  • Select Next.

E-mail Account Type


You will be asked to select an option which indicates the way you wish to access your email account.

  • Select I will provide the settings to add this email account.
  • Select Next.

Account Configuration - E-mail Access Options


You will be asked to enter your account settings information.

  • The Email address box will be automatically populated. Please ensure this is correct.
  • Enter your complete email address in the Username box (e.g., username@airmail.net).
  • In the Password box and enter the password for your email account (scroll down if needed).

Account Configuration - Username & Password


  • In the Email server field enter: imap.airmail.net.
  • Under Server Type select IMAP.
  • Select NO under Use SSL.
  • Review your settings and select Next.

Account Configuration - Server & Type


Your account now has been successfully added.

Note: BlackBerry® Internet Service (BIS) will automatically check for new email approximately every 15 minutes.

Account Configuration Confirmation


BlackBerry® Support Information

You can contact our support group to provide you with assistance for your email service. However for questions on how to use BlackBerry® please visit their support site at http://www.blackberry.com/.