Comcast Pop3 and STMP servers
Since an update 4-5 days ago, Comcast SMTP server does not accept login from Thunderbird. Comcast help page said it was updating and requires a more secure SSL security. Today the Pop3 server does not allow signin either.
How can I select a more secure encryption that will be compatible with comcast.
Thank you.
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I can again log into the incoming server so the incoming mail is again downloading. Attached is is the message I receive when attempting to send out an email. In the past someone said this was due to overloaded servers although it never lasted for more than overnight.
I send the SMTP error message. Pop3 simply says that I cannot log in.
Briefly on Sunday I was able to log into the Comcast Pop3 server and download emails. Since then I am unable to log into this server. Comcast online help states that this will happen if a 3rd party email program does not have adequate SSL security. I have always used SSL/TLS and find no other setting to use for SSL.
The SMTP server settings can be checked by accessing: Hamburger (top right)/Account Settings/Outgoing Server (SMTP) (left) - the SMTP servers are on the right. Also make sure that the server associated with the account has the correct name.
The Pop3 and SMTP settings are the same as they have always been which is exactly as the Comcast page says to use--and they worked before Comcast announced that they were tightening their security settings for 3rd party email programs.
Has anyone else with Comcast email had issues or is it only my Pop3 ad STMP servers?
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