If you’re using a Network Solutions email account, you can easily configure it in Microsoft Outlook by manually entering the correct IMAP and SMTP server settings. This allows you to send and receive email while keeping your messages synchronized across multiple devices.
This guide walks you through the complete Outlook setup process.
Network Solutions IMAP Settings for Outlook
Use the following settings when adding your email account manually.
Incoming Mail Server (IMAP)
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Server | mail.yourdomain.com or netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com |
| Port | 993 |
| Encryption | SSL/TLS |
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Server | mail.yourdomain.com or netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com |
| Port | 587 (recommended) or 465 |
| Encryption | STARTTLS (Port 587) or SSL/TLS (Port 465) |
Login Information
Use the following credentials when Outlook prompts you for authentication:
- Username: Your full email address (for example,
you@yourdomain.com) - Password: Your email account password
- SMTP Authentication: Enabled
- Select “My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication.”
- Choose “Use same settings as my incoming mail server.”
How to Add Your Network Solutions Email to Outlook
Follow these steps to configure your account manually:
1. Open Microsoft Outlook
Launch Outlook on your Windows or Mac computer.
2. Add a New Email Account
- Click File in the upper-left corner.
- Select Add Account.
If you already have accounts configured:
- Go to File > Account Settings > Account Settings.
- Click New.
3. Enter Your Email Address
Type your full Network Solutions email address.
Check the box for:
“Let me set up my account manually.”
Then click Connect.
4. Choose IMAP
When prompted, select IMAP as your account type.
5. Enter the Server Settings
Input the IMAP and SMTP settings listed above.
Be sure to verify:
- Incoming server uses Port 993 with SSL/TLS
- Outgoing server uses Port 587 with STARTTLS (or Port 465 with SSL/TLS)
6. Enter Your Password
Provide your email account password.
Outlook will test both the incoming and outgoing mail servers.
If everything is configured correctly, your account will be added successfully.
Why Use IMAP Instead of POP?
IMAP is generally the preferred protocol because it keeps your email synchronized across all your devices.
Benefits of IMAP include:
- Access the same email from your computer, phone, and tablet
- Messages stay stored on the mail server
- Read/unread status syncs automatically
- Sent messages are available on every connected device
- Better support for multiple devices
Troubleshooting Outlook Connection Issues
If Outlook cannot connect to your Network Solutions email account, try the following:
- Verify your full email address is entered as the username.
- Double-check your password.
- Confirm the server names are correct.
- Ensure the incoming server uses Port 993 with SSL/TLS.
- Verify the outgoing server uses Port 587 with STARTTLS or Port 465 with SSL/TLS.
- Make sure SMTP authentication is enabled.
- Restart Outlook after making any changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the incoming mail server for Network Solutions?
The IMAP incoming mail server is:
mail.yourdomain.com- or
netsol-imap-oxcs.hostingplatform.com
Use Port 993 with SSL/TLS encryption.
What is the outgoing SMTP server?
The SMTP server is:
mail.yourdomain.com- or
netsol-smtp-oxcs.hostingplatform.com
Use:
- Port 587 with STARTTLS (recommended)
- or Port 465 with SSL/TLS
Should SMTP authentication be enabled?
Yes. Outlook should be configured to use authentication for the outgoing server by selecting:
“My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication”
and choosing to use the same login credentials as the incoming mail server.
Final Thoughts
Setting up your Network Solutions email in Microsoft Outlook only takes a few minutes when using the correct IMAP and SMTP settings. By configuring your account with IMAP, you’ll enjoy seamless email synchronization across all your devices while maintaining secure connections through SSL/TLS encryption.
Whether you’re setting up Outlook for the first time or troubleshooting an existing account, the settings above should help you get your email up and running quickly.