Verizon SMTP Settings: Complete Setup Guide for 2025

Note the hybrid infrastructure: while Verizon maintains its own SMTP and POP servers, IMAP services run through AOL’s infrastructure at imap.aol.com. This configuration leverages AOL’s robust multi-device synchronization capabilities while maintaining Verizon’s established server relationships.

How to Set Up SMTP Settings for Verizon Email

Configuring smtp settings for your verizon email involves a critical security consideration: many users now require an App Password instead of their regular email address password when connecting third-party mail client applications.

Understanding AOL App Passwords

However, you can still use your Verizon.net email address through third-party email clients, such as Gmail, Microsoft, or Yahoo Mail. The App Password requirement is AOL’s security measure to protect account settings from potential password leaks in less secure applications.

To generate an AOL App Password:

1. Access your AOL Mail account through a web browser
2. Navigate to Account Info → Account Security
3. Look for “Other ways to sign in” or “Generate app password”
4. Select “Generate app password” and choose “Other App”
5. Name your application (e.g., “Outlook” or “iPhone Mail”)
6. Copy the generated password – you’ll use this instead of your regular password

This randomly generated password ensures that even if your mail client were compromised, your main verizon net email password remains secure.

Setting Up Verizon SMTP for Outlook

Outlook is the primary email platform for many sales professionals. Here’s how to configure your verizon net email:

1. Open Outlook and click the “File” tab
2. Select “Add Account” from the menu
3. Enter your full verizon.net email address (e.g., username@verizon.net)
4. Choose “Advanced options” and select “Let me set up my account manually”
5. Click “Connect”
6. Select “IMAP” as your account type (recommended for multi-device sync)
7. Enter these smtp settings:
   • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.verizon.net
   • Port: 465
   • Encryption: SSL/TLS
   • Authentication: Yes
8. Enter your AOL App Password when prompted
9. Click “Connect” to finalize setup

Pro tip: Even though Verizon retired its email services in 2017, many users still prefer using their Verizon.net email with third-party email apps. The manual setup prevents Outlook from incorrectly attempting Yahoo server configurations.

Setting Up Verizon SMTP for iPhone

For sales professionals managing email on-the-go, iPhone configuration is essential:

1. Open Settings → Mail → Accounts
2. Tap “Add Account”
3. Select “Other” → “Add Mail Account”
4. Enter your details:
   • Name: Your full name
   • Email: Your verizon.net email address
   • Password: Your App Password (if required)
   • Description: A memorable account name
5. Tap “Next” and choose “IMAP”
6. Configure Outgoing Mail Server:
   • Host Name: smtp.verizon.net
   • Username: Full verizon.net email address
   • Password: Account password or App Password
   • Use SSL: Enable
   • Server Port: 465
7. Tap “Next” and “Save”

Setting Up Verizon SMTP in Gmail

Many sales teams use Gmail as their primary interface while maintaining multiple email addresses:

1. Open Gmail and click the Settings gear icon
2. Navigate to “Accounts and Import”
3. Click “Add another email address” in the “Send mail as” section
4. Enter your verizon.net email address and click “Next”
5. Configure these settings:
   • SMTP Server: smtp.verizon.net
   • Port: 465
   • Username: Your full verizon.net email address
   • Password: Your account password or App Password
   • Secured connection: SSL
6. Click “Add Account”

Gmail will now allow you to send emails from your verizon email address while using Gmail’s interface.