Versamail and AKO

I saw some posts looking for Versamail settings for accessing AKO mail, but I didn't see the solutions. I finally got mine working, so I thought I would share.

I am using Versamail V3.1C on a T|X using Yahoo! over wireless SBC/ATT DSL. I have not tried to figure out the hotsync option.

Here are my settings...

Mail Service: Other
Protocol: IMAP
Username: (AKO username)
Password: (AKO password)

Email address: (AKO email address)
Incoming Mail Server: imap.us.army.mil
Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.att.yahoo.com *

Incoming Port: 993
Use SSL: checked

Outgoing Port: 25 *
Use SSL: UNchecked *
Use ESMTP: checked *
Username: (ATT/Yahoo! email) *
Password: (ATT/Yahoo! password) *

If this is the first time you are accessing AKO though the ATT ISP, you will have to follow the Yahoo! email address verification process. You can find the instructions at http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/mail/original/manage/sendfrom-07.html

* Note that the asterisked settings are ATT dependant. Other ISPs may require their own modifications to the AKO default settings.

 

Thanks for your contribution!

 

What is AKO mail? Is it a service like gmail, AOL, Yahoo, etc.?

Thanks.

 

I believe it's the Army's email service.

 

Yeah...AKO = Army Knowledge Online. Email and other online resources for Soldiers and employees of the United States Army.

 

Good to know. I hope the gov't is treating you guys right when it comes to email! You deserve it.