Setting up email on an Android device? We can point you in the right direction. Your Android device’s manufacturer will have the most up-to-date support information for whichever model of Android phone or tablet you are setting up. To set up your Shaw specific email on your Android device, follow the tips below.

Quick email setup for your Android device

To set up your Shaw email on your Android device:

  1. Go to the home screen and select Email.
  2. Click Add New Account.
  3. Enter your email address and password.
  4. Tap Manual Setup.
  5. Select an account type:
    • POP3
    • IMAP
    • Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
  6. Uncheck the Authentication required before sending emails checkbox.
  7. Click Sign In.


Android device support websites

Find specific instructions for setting up email on your Android phone and tablets, on these manufacturer support websites:

Want to get more out of your Android device?  Check out these interactive tutorials.



Recommended email server settings

IMAP email settings

Account Type: IMAP
Username: Your Shaw email address without @shaw.ca
Password: Your Shaw email password
Email address: Your Shaw email address
Incoming Server Name: imap.shaw.ca
Incoming Server Security Type: SSL
Incoming Server Port: 993
Outgoing Server Name: mail.shaw.ca
Outgoing Server Security Type: TLS
Outgoing Server Port: 587
Domain: shaw.ca

To use Shaw's POP3 incoming mail server, use these settings:
 
Incoming mail server and settings:
Incoming Mail Server: pop.shaw.ca
Server Type: POP
Security Type: None
Port: 110
 
Encrypted incoming mail server and settings:
Incoming Server: pop.shaw.ca
Server Type: POP
Security Type: SSL/TLS
Port: 995
 
If you’re setting up Exchange ActiveSync, use these settings:
Email address: Your Shaw email address
Domain: shaw.ca
Username: Your Shaw email address, without @shaw.ca
Password: Your Shaw email password
Exchange server: wm.shaw.ca
Use secure connection (SSL): Yes
Use client certificate: No
 

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