# Configuring University Email (@uom.lk) on the Gmail Mobile App

# How to Add Your University Email (@uom.lk) to the Gmail App

Follow this step-by-step guide to check your `@uom.lk` emails directly inside the Gmail app on your mobile phone.

<div class="wiki-mail-guide" id="bkmrk-%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F-important-connect"><div class="wiki-mail-guide"><div class="warning-box">**⚠️ Important Connection Note:**  
This mail setup will **NOT work** if: - Your phone is connected to any **VPN** (turn it off first).
- You are using **Data Saving apps** (or browser data savers/cloud compression tools).
- You are currently **roaming in another country** outside Sri Lanka.

</div><div class="alert-box">**⚠️ Most Common Mistake:**  
Whenever the app asks for your **Username**, type **ONLY your username**, NOT your full email.  
✅ Correct: `kasunp`  
❌ Wrong: `kasunp@uom.lk`</div></div></div>## Quick Settings Reference

<div class="wiki-mail-guide" id="bkmrk-what-to-type-receivi"><div class="wiki-mail-guide"><table class="quick-table"><thead><tr><th>What to type</th><th>Receiving Emails (Incoming)</th><th>Sending Emails (Outgoing)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>**Server**</td><td>`mail.uom.lk`</td><td>`submit.uom.lk`</td></tr><tr><td>**Port**</td><td>`993`</td><td>`587`</td></tr><tr><td>**Security**</td><td>SSL/TLS</td><td>STARTTLS</td></tr><tr><td>**Username**</td><td colspan="2">Your username only (no @uom.lk)</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div></div>## Instructions for Android Phones

<div class="wiki-mail-guide" id="bkmrk-open-the-gmail-app-o"><div class="wiki-mail-guide">1. Open the **Gmail app** on your phone.
2. Tap your **profile picture or initials circle** in the top right corner.
3. Scroll down and tap **Add another account**.
4. On the next screen, tap **Other**.
5. Type your full university email (e.g., `yourname@uom.lk`), then tap **Manual setup** at the bottom.
6. Choose **Personal (IMAP)** and type your university email password.
7. Now fill in the **Incoming server settings** exactly like this: 
    - **Username:** Type only your username (delete the `@uom.lk` part).
    - **Password:** Your university password.
    - **Server:** Change this to `mail.uom.lk`
    - **Port:** Change to `993`
    - **Security type:** Choose `SSL/TLS`
    
    Tap **Next**.
8. Next, fill in the **Outgoing server settings**: 
    - Make sure **Require sign-in** is turned ON (switch is blue/checked).
    - **Username:** Type only your username (no `@uom.lk`).
    - **Password:** Your university password.
    - **SMTP server:** Type `submit.uom.lk`
    - **Port:** Change to `587`
    - **Security type:** Choose `STARTTLS`
    
    Tap **Next**.
9. Tap **Next** through the final screens, type your name, and you are done!

</div></div>## Instructions for iPhones &amp; iPads (iOS)

<div class="wiki-mail-guide" id="bkmrk-open-the-gmail-app-o-1"><div class="wiki-mail-guide">1. Open the **Gmail app** on your iPhone.
2. Tap your **profile picture circle** in the top right corner.
3. Tap **Add another account**.
4. Select **Other (IMAP)** from the list.
5. Fill in the top details and the **Incoming Mail Server** section: 
    - **Email:** Your full email address (e.g., `yourname@uom.lk`)
    - **Name:** Your actual name (e.g., Jane Doe)
    - **IMAP Host Name:** `mail.uom.lk`
    - **Username:** Your username only (delete the `@uom.lk` part)
    - **Password:** Your university password
    - **Port:** `993`
    - **Security:** Choose `SSL` or `SSL/TLS`
6. Scroll down to the **Outgoing Mail Server** section and fill in: 
    - **SMTP Host Name:** `submit.uom.lk`
    - **Username:** Your username only (no `@uom.lk`)
    - **Password:** Your university password
    - **Port:** `587`
    - **Security:** Choose `STARTTLS`
7. Tap **Next** (or **Start Sign-in**) in the top right to finish.

</div></div>## Still having trouble? Check these things:

<div class="wiki-mail-guide" id="bkmrk-vpn-%2F-data-saver%3A-ma">- **VPN / Data Saver:** Make sure you are completely disconnected from any VPN or mobile data saving app.
- **Roaming:** Access will not connect if you are on international roaming outside the country.
- **Username Mistake:** Did you accidentally type `@uom.lk` in the Username box? Delete it so only your username remains.
- **Sending Failed:** If you can receive but not send, verify that the outgoing server is `submit.uom.lk` and port is `587`.
- **Password:** Double-check for typos or accidental caps lock.

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