How to set up email and WiFi - LG G3

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Set up your WiFi connection and Shaw email account via IMAP or an Exchange server on your LG G3 Android phone in a few easy steps. IMAP is the recommended email setup method for your Shaw.ca email address, but you can also set up your email using Exchange or POP.

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IMAP email setup
Microsoft Exchange email setup
WiFi setup

Did You Know?

IMAP is a convenient way to setup your Shaw email and is recommended for users looking to check mail worldwide and from different computers/devices.

Learn More: What email setup is right for me?

IMAP email setup
Follow the steps listed below to set up your Shaw.ca email address on your LG G3 phone using IMAP server settings. Tap the Apps icon Tap Settings Tap the General tab Tap Accounts & Sync Tap Add Account Select IMAP Enter your Shaw email account and password* Select Manual Setup Enter the following Incoming server settings: Incoming server settings: imap.shaw.ca Port: 993 Security type: SSL Choose Next If prompted, enter the following Outgoing server settings: SMTP server: mail.shaw.ca Port: 587 Security type: SSL Ensure that the Requires sign-in option is checked Choose Next Choose which services you would like to sync (Mail, Contact, and Calendar) Tap Activate Enter a name for your account (for example "My Shaw Account"), then tap Next Tap Done to complete the setup *Ensure that your Shaw.ca email account password meets the minimum security requirements
Related: Alternative POP and IMAP Settings

IMAP email setup

Follow the steps listed below to set up your Shaw.ca email address on your LG G3 phone using IMAP server settings.

Tap the Apps icon
Tap Settings
Tap the General tab
Tap Accounts & Sync
Tap Add Account
Select IMAP
Enter your Shaw email account and password*
Select Manual Setup
Enter the following Incoming server settings:
- Incoming server settings: imap.shaw.ca
- Port: 993
- Security type: SSL
Choose Next
If prompted, enter the following Outgoing server settings:
- SMTP server: mail.shaw.ca
- Port: 587
- Security type: SSL
- Ensure that the Requires sign-in option is checked
Choose Next
Choose which services you would like to sync (Mail, Contact, and Calendar)
Tap Activate
Enter a name for your account (for example "My Shaw Account"), then tap Next
Tap Done to complete the setup

*Ensure that your Shaw.ca email account password meets the minimum security requirements

Microsoft Exchange email setup
You can also use Microsoft Exchange for your Shaw.ca email setup as it offers a number of benefits, including allowing advanced mail handling, synchronization of calendars and contacts, and is less confusing overall for accounts connect to multiple devices. Follow the steps listed below to set up your Shaw.ca email address on your LG G3 phone. Ensure that your Shaw.ca email account password meets the minimum security requirements Tap the Apps icon Tap Settings Tap the General tab Tap Accounts & Sync Tap Add Account Select Microsoft Exchange Enter your Shaw email account and password. Select Manual Setup Enter the following: Server Address: wm.shaw.ca Domain: shaw.ca Use Secure Connection (SSL): Yes (add a check mark) Choose Next Choose which services you would like to sync (Mail, Contact, and Calendar) Tap Activate Enter a name for your account (for example "My Shaw Account"), then tap Next Tap Done to complete the setup
Related: Alternative POP and IMAP Settings

Microsoft Exchange email setup

You can also use Microsoft Exchange for your Shaw.ca email setup as it offers a number of benefits, including allowing advanced mail handling, synchronization of calendars and contacts, and is less confusing overall for accounts connect to multiple devices. Follow the steps listed below to set up your Shaw.ca email address on your LG G3 phone.

Ensure that your Shaw.ca email account password meets the minimum security requirements
Tap the Apps icon
Tap Settings
Tap the General tab
Tap Accounts & Sync
Tap Add Account
Select Microsoft Exchange
Enter your Shaw email account and password.
Select Manual Setup
Enter the following:
- Server Address: wm.shaw.ca
- Domain: shaw.ca
- Use Secure Connection (SSL): Yes (add a check mark)
Choose Next
Choose which services you would like to sync (Mail, Contact, and Calendar)
Tap Activate
Enter a name for your account (for example "My Shaw Account"), then tap Next
Tap Done to complete the setup

WiFi setup
Follow these instructions to connect to your wireless (WiFi) network on your LG G3 phone: Tap Apps Select the Settings app Touch the WiFi On-Off toggle to enable WiFi Tap WiFi to see a list of available networks Select your WiFi network from the list Enter your network password After a few moments, you should now be connected to WiFi If you are connecting to your home Shaw WiFi network and have a Shaw WiFi modem, you can find the network name (SSID) and password located on the white sticker on the back or bottom of your wireless modem. Connect to Shaw Go WiFi Shaw Go WiFi provides you with a Shaw Internet experience beyond the home. As a Shaw Internet customer, you can access a huge network of super-fast WiFi locations all over your city for no additional cost so you can stay connected, whether you're sipping a latte, waiting for a train, or even working out at the gym. Learn how to connect to Shaw Go WiFi by clicking on the link below.
Related: How to connect to a Shaw Go WiFi Hotspot

WiFi setup

Follow these instructions to connect to your wireless (WiFi) network on your LG G3 phone:

Tap Apps
Select the Settings app
Touch the WiFi On-Off toggle to enable WiFi
Tap WiFi to see a list of available networks
Select your WiFi network from the list
Enter your network password
After a few moments, you should now be connected to WiFi

If you are connecting to your home Shaw WiFi network and have a Shaw WiFi modem, you can find the network name (SSID) and password located on the white sticker on the back or bottom of your wireless modem.

Connect to Shaw Go WiFi

Shaw Go WiFi provides you with a Shaw Internet experience beyond the home. As a Shaw Internet customer, you can access a huge network of super-fast WiFi locations all over your city for no additional cost so you can stay connected, whether you're sipping a latte, waiting for a train, or even working out at the gym. Learn how to connect to Shaw Go WiFi by clicking on the link below.

Did You Know?

If you have customized your network name (SSID) and/or password and can no longer remember the login credentials, you will need to restore it to factory settings.