1. Open Microsoft Outlook and click File in the top left corner.
2. Under Account Information, select Account Settings, then choose Server Settings from the drop-down.
3. Enter your username (CenturyLink email address) and password. Verify the settings forIncoming mail:
Server: mail.centurylink.net
Port:993
Encryption method:SSL/TLS
4. Now open the Outgoing mail settings and verify the server information:
Server: smtp.centurylink.net
Port: 587
Encryption method:TLS if available
When you've check that all the above information is correct, click "Next."
5. Outlook will send a test message. Once it's finished, you'll see Account successfully updated. Click Done to exit.