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SMTP & IMAP Set Up

In this article you will learn how to set up both SMTP and IMAP

Tasneem Solomons avatar
Written by Tasneem Solomons
Updated over a month ago

SMTP settings are simply your outgoing mail server settings; this particular protocol only works for outgoing messages. Most email software is designed to use SMTP for communication purposes when sending email.

SMTP helps send emails from one place to another on the internet. It's like a postman for emails!

How SMTP Works:

  • Sending: When you write an email and click "send," SMTP takes your email and gives it to the internet's postman, called a server.

  • Delivery: The server sends your email to your friend's email server.

  • Receiving: Your friend's server holds onto the email until your friend checks their email, just like holding a letter until you're ready to read it.

Why SMTP Is Important:

SMTP makes sure emails get where they need to go, keeps them safe, and lets you send fun things like pictures and videos in your emails!

SMTP Server

SMTP port

SMTP Encryption

smtp.gmail.com

587

TLS

smtppro.zoho.eu

465

SSL

smtp-mail.outlook.com

587

STARTTLS

465 (try 587 as an alternative)

SSL

smtp.mail.me.com

587

If you see an error message when using SSL, try using TLS or STARTTLS instead.

smtp.aol.com

465

mail.gmx.com

465

SSL / TLS

smtp.hushmail.com

465

SSL / TLS

smtp.fastmail.com

465

SSL / TLS

smtp.startmail.com

465 (alt 587)

SSL / TLS

465

SSL / TLS

465

SSL / TLS

smtp.hostinger.com

465

SSL / TLS

smtp.mail.eu-west-1.awsapps.com

465

SSL / TLS

465

SSL / TLS

Change the outgoing server port, If you not sure your IT person should be able to provide this info to you.

IMAP Set Up:

IMAP, which stands for Internet Message Access Protocol, is a protocol used by email clients to retrieve emails from a mail server. It allows users to access their emails from multiple devices while keeping the emails stored on the server. IMAP synchronizes the actions taken on one device with the server, ensuring that changes are reflected across all devices accessing the same email account.

To set up IMAP for your email account, you will need to follow these general steps:

Open up Settings and select Other Email Providers and follow the prompts as shown below.

Please note that specific steps may vary depending on the email client or application you are using. It is recommended to refer to the documentation provided by your email service provider for detailed instructions on setting up IMAP for your account.

Provider

IMAP Server

IMAP port

IMAP Encription

Gmail

993

SSL

Zoho

imappro.zoho.eu

993

SSL

Outlook

993

TLS

Yahoo

993

SSL

Icloud

993

If you see an error message when using SSL, try using TLS or STARTTLS instead.

Aol

993

GMX

993

SSL / TLS

Hushmail

993

SSL / TLS

Fastmail

993

SSL / TLS

StartMail

993

SSL / TLS

Posteo

993

SSL / TLS

Rackspace

993

SSL / TLS

hostinger

imap.hostinger.com

993

SSL / TLS

Amazon WorkMail

imap.mail.eu-west-1.awsapps.com

993

SSL / TLS

GoDaddy

imap.secureserver.net

993

SSL / TLS

If you not sure your IT person should be able to provide this info to you.

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