At IU, how can I read my Imail or Umail on my Android device?

Because your IU passphrase will not work with Imail or Umail on your mobile device, you must first create a vendor password; see How can I reset my Imail vendor password? or At IU, how do I set or reset my vendor password for Umail?

On this page:

• Imail
• Umail

Imail

You can connect to your Imail account through Exchange ActiveSync (labeled "Corporate" on some devices):

1. From the Applications menu, select Settings > Accounts & sync > Add Account > Exchange (or Corporate) > Next > Sign In.
   
   
2. Enter the following settings:
   
   
   • Username: username@imail.iu.edu
   • Password: Imail vendor password (not your IU passphrase)
   
   
3. Tap Next and enter the following settings:
   
   
   • Domain\Username: username@imail.iu.edu
   • Password: Imail vendor password (not your IU passphrase)
   • Server: pod51000.outlook.com
   
   
4. Leave Use secure connection (SSL) checked, and Accept all SSL certificates unchecked. Tap Next.
   
   
5. At this point, you can choose to set your email checking frequency, synchronization preferences, and other options. When done, tap Next.
   
   
6. Enter a name for your account, if you want; you may also leave this blank. Tap Done.

Note: If you are having trouble sending and receiving mail on your Android device, you may want to remove the email account and then re-add it. Check your device instructions for assistance.

Umail

You can connect to your Umail account by signing in through Google:

1. From the Applications menu, select Settings > Accounts & sync > Add Account > Google > Next > Sign In.
   
   
2. Enter the following settings:
   
   
   • Username: username@umail.iu.edu
   • Password: Umail vendor password (not your IU passphrase)
   
   
3. Tap Sign In. The device will verify your information and update with server information. Once this is complete, the Data & Synchronization options screen will appear. Check the Sync Gmail box, and select any other synchronization options you want. When done, tap Finish, and then Finish Setup.

Note: If you are unable to connect to your Umail account through Google Sign In, your Umail account might be locked out. To unlock your Umail account, see Using Umail, why can't I access my mail through a POP or IMAP client, or my mobile device?

Note: If you are having trouble sending and receiving mail on your Android device, you may want to remove the email account and then re-add it. Check your device instructions for assistance.