How to change the email settings on my Google Pixel 2 XL

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If you canʼt send or receive email on your Google Pixel 2 XL, you might need to update the email server settings. Please contact your email provider to obtain the correct settings.

If you canʼt get the email server to connect, ensure the settings are correct and working on a home computer. Also, make sure your Google Pixel 2 XL is connected to the Internet.
1. Swipe up to view Apps.
2. Touch Gmail.
3. Touch the Menu icon.
4. Touch Settings.
5. Touch the desired account.
6. The most common settings to change are the outgoing settings.
Scroll to and touch Outgoing settings.
7. Touch SMTP server.
8. Edit the server name.
9. Touch DONE.
10. The changes have been saved.
This process is similar for most email accounts. However, the options that you can change will depend on the account type (Gmail, Yahoo!, Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, etc.).