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when TB opens mail don't download

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Since changing my server settings due to a Comcast directive mail no longer automatically downloads. I have to use the get messages function manually. I had to switch from port 110 to port 995. What can I do?
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What settings (besides port 995) do you now have for that Comcast account?

Server name:
User Name: (don't post it here but it should be your full Comcast email address)
Connection security:
Authentication Mentod:
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DanRaisch wrote:What settings (besides port 995) do you now have for that Comcast account?

Server name: mail.comcast.net
User Name: (don't post it here but it should be your full Comcast email address) It is only first initial and last name
Connection security: SSL/TLS
Authentication Method:
Normal Password

Server type: POP mail server
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Re: when TB opens mail don't download

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Change User Name to your full email address.
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Thank you. That solved the problem
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You're welcome.
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