Roadrunner, now part of Spectrum, is a popular email service provider. Setting up your roadrunner email settings clients requires precise configuration of the email settings. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to correctly set up your Roadrunner email.

Step 1: Gather Necessary Information

Before starting the configuration, ensure you have the following information:

• Roadrunner Email Address: Your full email address (e.g., yourname@rr.com).
• Password: The password for your Roadrunner email account.
• Incoming and Outgoing Server Settings: Specific server settings required for configuration.

Step 2: Roadrunner Email Settings

Incoming Mail Server (IMAP/POP3)

IMAP Settings (recommended for syncing across multiple devices):

• Server: mail.twc.com
• Port: 993
• Security Type: SSL/TLS
• Username: Your full email address
• Password: Your email password

POP3 Settings (for downloading emails to one device):

• Server: mail.twc.com
• Port: 995
• Security Type: SSL/TLS
• Username: Your full email address
• Password: Your email password

Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)

• Server: mail.twc.com
• Port: 587
• Security Type: STARTTLS
• Username: Your full email address
• Password: Your email password

Step 3: Configuring Roadrunner Email on Different Devices

Setting Up Roadrunner Email on Outlook

1. Open Outlook: Launch Microsoft Outlook on your computer.
2. Add Account: Click on 'File' > 'Add Account'.
3. Manual Setup: Select 'Manual setup or additional server types' and click 'Next'.
4. Choose Service: Choose 'POP or IMAP' and click 'Next'.
5. Account Settings: Enter your name, full Roadrunner email address, and choose 'IMAP' or 'POP3' as the account type.
   • Incoming Mail Server: mail.twc.com
   • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): mail.twc.com
6. Login Information: Enter your full email address and password.
7. More Settings: Click on 'More Settings', go to the 'Outgoing Server' tab, and check 'My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication'. Select 'Use same settings as my incoming mail server'.
8. Advanced Settings: In the 'Advanced' tab, enter the following:
   • Incoming Server: 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP3), with SSL/TLS encryption.
   • Outgoing Server: 587, with STARTTLS encryption.
9. Finish Setup: Click 'OK', then 'Next', and 'Finish' to complete the setup.

Setting Up Roadrunner Email on iPhone

1. Open Settings: Go to 'Settings' on your iPhone.
2. Add Account: Scroll down and tap 'Mail', then 'Accounts', and 'Add Account'.
3. Choose Email Provider: Select 'Other' and then 'Add Mail Account'.
4. Enter Account Information: Enter your name, full Roadrunner email address, password, and a description (e.g., Roadrunner).
5. Incoming Mail Server:
   • Host Name: mail.twc.com
   • Username: Your full email address
   • Password: Your email password
6. Outgoing Mail Server:
   • Host Name: mail.twc.com
   • Username: Your full email address
   • Password: Your email password
7. Save Settings: Tap 'Save' to complete the setup.

Setting Up Roadrunner Email on Android

1. Open Email App: Launch the default email app on your Android device.
2. Add Account: Go to 'Settings' > 'Add Account'.
3. Choose IMAP or POP3: Select 'IMAP' or 'POP3' as the account type.
4. Enter Email Information:
   • Email Address: Your full Roadrunner email address
   • Password: Your email password
5. Incoming Mail Server:
   • IMAP Server: mail.twc.com
   • Port: 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP3)
   • Security Type: SSL/TLS
6. Outgoing Mail Server:
   • SMTP Server: mail.twc.com
   • Port: 587
   • Security Type: STARTTLS
7. Authentication: Ensure that the outgoing server requires authentication and use the same credentials as the incoming server.
8. Finish Setup: Complete the setup process and sync your email.

Conclusion

Setting up your RR.Com email settings correctly involves ensuring that you have the proper server settings and following the specific steps for your device. Whether you are using Outlook, an iPhone, or an Android device, the steps provided in this guide will help you configure your Roadrunner email without any issues. Regularly updating your email app and checking your account settings can prevent connectivity issues and ensure a smooth email experience.