I am trying to add a new email account to my 27" iMac, (Mavericks 10.9.5). Between the incoming dialog box and the outgoing dialog box, there is an additional box that asks for the Path prefix and the port.
Does anyone know what the IMAP path prefix is for Comcast and what port to use?
iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9), Magic mouse
in is imap.comcast.net 993
out is smtp.comcast.net 465
in is imap.comcast.net 993
out is smtp.comcast.net 465
He also asked imap.comcast.net path prefix. I am using the proper ports in my mail settings.
in is imap.comcast.net 993
out is smtp.comcast.net 465
but I'm still am getting this message, "The connection to the server “imap.comcast.net” on port 143 timed out." So I checked my Comcast Internet account in Internet Accounts, and clicked advanced. My imap hostname is imap.comcast.net, and for some reason there is only one port listed and it's 143. Use SSL is checked, but imap path prefix is blank. Should it be blank? All that I am sure of is that last year, before I took the Yosemite plunge, mac mail was able to get mail from Comcast.
Try deleting the account and adding it back. If necessary, after filling in the first screen, hold down the option/alt key while clicking continue so you can manually set up the account.
I gave up. Perhaps I am the only person who is getting this extra dialog box that asks for a "path prefix". Here's my solution: I set up a new iCloud account for my employee and left the comcast email hanging out to dry.
Hello Comcast/Xfinity customers-
Over a year and a half later would you believe the problem still exists, unresolved. Unable to encrypt important docs etc. except through wireless server outside of Comcast which supplies all the basic cable tv, internet and phone services as well as security for our homes. I hate to Make the change but with everything else moving ahead so quickly why does this remain a stagnant utterance to a massive Corporation where this should have been prioritized long long ago at inception. It bothers me as a loyal credit worthy customer paying over 500. 00 a month. This is not including cell phones, for which we have Verizon, thank God. This may be a long term undercover scam. WHO really knows? I would imagine it would be a great savings for Comcast if their customer base used an older provider i.e. Google for a email provider. Wow!! That is why they are the wealthy ones and we sit back and accept this as though it is ok. It is not. It has gone on tooling and I have too many headaches trying to work through it. One could become borderline dysfunctional at best. Any answers on this?
I do hope so
Carola416 wrote:
Any answers on this?
I don't even understand what your question is. Can you be a little less cryptic, and lose the image? Just state the question, please.
Carol416's questions is this.
What is the Path Prefix? It is a dialog box question that appears between the incoming dialog box and the outgoing dialog box when setting up a Comcast account.
The best way to set up a Comcast account in Mail is to do it from the "Internet Accounts" System Preference. It will automatically fill in the correct settings.
What is the IMAP path prefix for setting up Comcast accounts on Mail 7.0
