Connection to server timed out.
I asked about this in the past but have got nowhere. I haven't been able to use my Thunderbird account since Last November. I keep getting the message "Connection to server imap.iowtelecom.net timed out" I can get emails through the providers email but can't get them through Thunderbird. I have used Thunderbird for many many years. I can't figure out how to correct the issue. Wondering if I should try setting up a completely new email address with it but have had the old one for many years. Any help is appreciated. thanks!
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Since iowatelecom appears to be part of windstream, I suggest you try with these settings:
incoming IMAP server: imap.windstream.net, port 993, SSL/TLS, normal password, User Name = yourname@iowatelecom.net
outgoing SMTP server: smtp.windstream.net, port 465, SSL/TLS, normal password, User Name = yourname@iowatelecom.net
I don't know. I may be getting somewhere as it seems to be working sporadically, if that is possible. It actually sent me some emails but then seems to not like the password it keeps asking me for. I have tried all the passwords I know but doesn't seem to be in love with any of them. It then times out after asking me to try again to enter the password. The link you sent me was semi helpful. I am not sure I am doing that right. I am not seeing anything that says "incoming server settings."
Don't guess passwords. Use the one that works to login to webmail.
The incoming server settings are at Account Settings, Server Settings.
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