Bluehost mail config

Here is a step-by-step guide to configuring your email client with Bluehost:

Step 1: Set up your email account

1. Log in to your Bluehost account and go to the "Email" section.
2. Click on "Create an Email Account" and follow the prompts to set up a new email account.
3. Note down the email address, password, and the "Incoming Mail Server" and "Outgoing Mail Server" settings.

Step 2: Configure your email client

1. Open your email client (e.g. Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail) and go to the "Settings" or "Preferences" section.
2. Look for the "Account" or "Email" settings and click on it.
3. Select "Manual Setup" or "Other" and enter the following settings:

Incoming Mail Server (IMAP)

• Server: imap.bluehost.com
• Port: 993
• Encryption: SSL/TLS
• Username: your email address
• Password: your email password

Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)

• Server: smtp.bluehost.com
• Port: 587
• Encryption: STARTTLS
• Username: your email address
• Password: your email password

Step 3: Test your email configuration

1. Save your changes and try sending an email to yourself or another email address.
2. If you encounter any issues, check the following:
   • Make sure your email client is configured correctly.
   • Check your email account settings to ensure you have the correct username and password.
   • Check your email client's logs for any error messages.

Additional Tips

• Make sure to use the correct email address and password when configuring your email client.
• If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to configure it manually using the settings above.
• Bluehost recommends using IMAP for incoming mail and SMTP for outgoing mail.
• If you're having trouble connecting to your email account, try resetting your password or contacting Bluehost support for assistance.