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• Test Other Sites: Open your browser and try to load a news site or a search engine.
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• Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.comcast.net (Port 465 or 587)
• Authentication: Must be set to "Password" or "Normal Password."

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7. The "Fresh Start" Method: Delete and Re-add
If all else fails, the connection profile on your device may be corrupted beyond a simple setting change. Deleting the account from your device and adding it back forces the device to create a new, clean handshake with the Comcast server.

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4. Re-add the account using the IMAP settings provided in Section 2.

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A "Server Not Responding" error doesn't have to ruin your productivity. By checking your IMAP settings, ensuring Third-Party Access is enabled, and verifying your internet connection, you can usually solve the problem in a few simple steps.
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