IMAP mail settings :: BT Broadband

Recieved this from BT.....

Nevertheless, I can confirm that it is possible to configure the email client to use IMAP. The settings are the same as those used for POP3, all you have to do is change POP3 to IMAP when configuring the client.
Below are the other settings required to configure the account.

1. Incoming/Outgoing Mail Server: mail.btinternet.com
2. Username: This is the first part of your BT Yahoo email address; e.g. joebloggs (You will emit the @btinternet.com)
3. Password: This is the password for your BT Yahoo email account. These details will have been sent to you when you signed up for BT Broadband.
4. Incoming Mail Server Port: 110
5. Outgoing Mail Server Port:: 25

Then this follow up......

I tried calling you today to discuss this issue however you were unavailable.

I can confirm that the previous settings my colleague sent you to change your email account from a POP3 account to an IMAP account are correct. However the default incoming mail server port for IMAP accounts is actually 143 and not 110.

If you would try using the settings my colleague has sent you but trying the incoming mail server port as 143 instead of 110.

And finally this....

I can confirm that the set up of an IMAP is supported by BT however BT Techical Helpdesk can only assist with the set up of POP3 account. Unfortunately I cannot provide further assistance and have searched the forums also looking for answers in resolving your query but have come back with no possible solution.

I am sorry that I was unable to provide further assistance for this issue and the only other possible solution would be to speak to the BT Home IT Support team on 0800 500 238 who may be able to offer further assistance.

But still can't get IMAP working.....and their only suggestion now is going for BT's paid for support!

Anyone else got IMAP access working (preferably in Outlook 2007)

Cheers

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