Problem setting up new account

I get message setting up outgoing server settings - Cannot connect to server. (Unexpected character:* (42)) but there’s no asterix in the information I’ve entered. Can anyone help please? It’s imap.ionos.co.uk and using port 993.

Can you provide a test account so I can have a look? If so, please DM me the details (click my avatar, then the “message” button).

Thanks for your offer of help. However, I’ve found that the problem was a password error, so it’s OK now.