This guide walks you through adding your mailbox to the Gmail app on any modern Android tablet. It uses secure IMAP and SMTP settings with full SSL/TLS encryption.
1. Open Gmail and Add Your Account
- Open the Gmail app.
- Tap your profile icon in the top‑right corner.
- Choose Add another account.
- Select Other.
2. Enter Your Email Address
- Type your full email address (example:
name@customerdomain.co.uk). - Tap Next.
- Choose Personal (IMAP).
3. Enter Your Password
- Type your mailbox password.
- Tap Next.
4. Incoming Mail Settings (IMAP)
Fill in the following:
| Field | What to Enter |
|---|---|
| Username | Your full email address |
| Password | Your mailbox password |
| IMAP server | c-sbh-mail1.sbhdns.com |
| Port | 993 |
| Security type | SSL/TLS (not StartTLS) |
Tap Next.
5. Outgoing Mail Settings (SMTP)
Enter the outgoing server details:
| Field | What to Enter |
|---|---|
| SMTP server | c-sbh-mail1.sbhdns.com |
| Port | 465 |
| Security type | SSL/TLS |
| Require sign‑in | Yes |
| Username | Your full email address |
| Password | Your mailbox password |
Tap Next.
6. Account Options
Choose your preferred sync settings:
- How often to check for new mail
- Whether to receive notifications
- Whether to sync email for this account
Tap Next.
7. Final Details
- Enter an Account name (optional — this is just for your device).
- Enter the Name you want to appear on outgoing emails.
- Tap Next to finish.
Your mailbox will now start syncing.
