Hotmail pop3 details

mediafriendly · 27-11-2007, 12:07

I am trying to set up hotmail on my Sony Ericsson K800i. I have got the page of settings from o2, and can send (hurrah!), but cannot receive.

What is the correct incoming server setting for hotmail?

Bnz · 27-11-2007, 12:20

I'm pretty sure Hotmail dropped the option of being able to use POP3 and therefore only available via webmail or mobile internet.
Can you not navigate to Hotmail.com on your phone and view your mails there?

mediafriendly · 27-11-2007, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bnz

I'm pretty sure Hotmail dropped the option of being able to use POP3 and therefore only available via webmail or mobile internet.
Can you not navigate to Hotmail.com on your phone and view your mails there?

yes i can - and I can apparently send using the email function from my phone. Just wanted to do it all within the email application if that's possible.....

BoBaDoB · 27-11-2007, 12:50

you need to pay for the service now i believe, unless your account is old then you get it for free.

TheSoulBrother · 27-11-2007, 13:58

They don't do POP3 support. A key reason to just ditch the service altogether IMO.

They have the sync with Windows Live Mail desktop client which is free, or with Outlook which obviously costs. So short of using one of the hacks out there these are your only options.

bradleyspencer1 · 27-11-2007, 15:08

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bradleyspencer1 · 27-11-2007, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoulBrother

They don't do POP3 support. A key reason to just ditch the service altogether IMO.

They have the sync with Windows Live Mail desktop client which is free, or with Outlook which obviously costs. So short of using one of the hacks out there these are your only options.

You can now get a link through Outlook for Hotmail accounts - there is a free download provided by Microsoft on their website called Outlook Hotmail Connector which works for Outlook 2003 and 2007.

Managed to get mine hooked up, it all works bar the calendar, which is fine by me. Emails don't come through automatically, you have to do a F9 Send/Receive to pick them up (or just set up an automatic send/receive every minute like I have!)

TheSoulBrother · 27-11-2007, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradleyspencer1

You can now get a link through Outlook for Hotmail accounts - there is a free download provided by Microsoft on their website called Outlook Hotmail Connector which works for Outlook 2003 and 2007.

Managed to get mine hooked up, it all works bar the calendar, which is fine by me. Emails don't come through automatically, you have to do a F9 Send/Receive to pick them up (or just set up an automatic send/receive every minute like I have!)

I know, thats what I said - The point about cost was that Outlook isn't free.

mediafriendly · 27-11-2007, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoBaDoB

you need to pay for the service now i believe, unless your account is old then you get it for free.

I am paying for it....and still don't know what the pop3 address is....

theARE · 28-11-2007, 12:21

Wont work on the phone but there is a script called GetLive
http://sourceforge.net/projects/getlive
It can be used to download hotmail messages to your preferred email client.

BoBaDoB · 28-11-2007, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by mediafriendly

I am paying for it....and still don't know what the pop3 address is....

i know if you pay for the account it will work with a blackberry, im not sure if the settings are public however if you enter it intoa mobile that will automatically find settings it should find them out for you. "no gurantee there"

27-11-2007, 12:07	#1
mediafriendly Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,183	Hotmail pop3 details I am trying to set up hotmail on my Sony Ericsson K800i. I have got the page of settings from o2, and can send (hurrah!), but cannot receive. What is the correct incoming server setting for hotmail?

27-11-2007, 15:08	#6
bradleyspencer1 Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 3,117	deleted Last edited by bradleyspencer1 : 27-11-2007 at 15:14. Reason: duplicate post

27-11-2007, 12:20	#2
Bnz Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 533	I'm pretty sure Hotmail dropped the option of being able to use POP3 and therefore only available via webmail or mobile internet. Can you not navigate to Hotmail.com on your phone and view your mails there?

27-11-2007, 12:25	#3
mediafriendly Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,183	Quote: Originally Posted by Bnz I'm pretty sure Hotmail dropped the option of being able to use POP3 and therefore only available via webmail or mobile internet. Can you not navigate to Hotmail.com on your phone and view your mails there? yes i can - and I can apparently send using the email function from my phone. Just wanted to do it all within the email application if that's possible.....

27-11-2007, 12:50	#4
BoBaDoB Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Stoke On Trent/Staffordshire Posts: 1,556	you need to pay for the service now i believe, unless your account is old then you get it for free.

27-11-2007, 13:58	#5
TheSoulBrother Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,940	They don't do POP3 support. A key reason to just ditch the service altogether IMO. They have the sync with Windows Live Mail desktop client which is free, or with Outlook which obviously costs. So short of using one of the hacks out there these are your only options.

27-11-2007, 15:13	#7
bradleyspencer1 Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 3,117	Quote: Originally Posted by TheSoulBrother They don't do POP3 support. A key reason to just ditch the service altogether IMO. They have the sync with Windows Live Mail desktop client which is free, or with Outlook which obviously costs. So short of using one of the hacks out there these are your only options. You can now get a link through Outlook for Hotmail accounts - there is a free download provided by Microsoft on their website called Outlook Hotmail Connector which works for Outlook 2003 and 2007. Managed to get mine hooked up, it all works bar the calendar, which is fine by me. Emails don't come through automatically, you have to do a F9 Send/Receive to pick them up (or just set up an automatic send/receive every minute like I have!)

27-11-2007, 15:14	#8
TheSoulBrother Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,940	Quote: Originally Posted by bradleyspencer1 You can now get a link through Outlook for Hotmail accounts - there is a free download provided by Microsoft on their website called Outlook Hotmail Connector which works for Outlook 2003 and 2007. Managed to get mine hooked up, it all works bar the calendar, which is fine by me. Emails don't come through automatically, you have to do a F9 Send/Receive to pick them up (or just set up an automatic send/receive every minute like I have!) I know, thats what I said - The point about cost was that Outlook isn't free.

27-11-2007, 17:45	#9
mediafriendly Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,183	Quote: Originally Posted by BoBaDoB you need to pay for the service now i believe, unless your account is old then you get it for free. I am paying for it....and still don't know what the pop3 address is....

28-11-2007, 12:21	#10
theARE Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,832	Wont work on the phone but there is a script called GetLive http://sourceforge.net/projects/getlive It can be used to download hotmail messages to your preferred email client.

28-11-2007, 12:56	#11
BoBaDoB Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Stoke On Trent/Staffordshire Posts: 1,556	Quote: Originally Posted by mediafriendly I am paying for it....and still don't know what the pop3 address is.... i know if you pay for the account it will work with a blackberry, im not sure if the settings are public however if you enter it intoa mobile that will automatically find settings it should find them out for you. "no gurantee there"

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