Can i use imap with windows 10 live mail
Windows 10 Mail app (formerly known as Windows Live Mail) does support IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) connections. However, there are some limitations and requirements to keep in mind:
- IMAP support is limited to certain accounts: Windows 10 Mail app supports IMAP connections for Gmail, Outlook.com, and some other email providers that offer IMAP access. If your email provider doesn't support IMAP, you might not be able to use it with Windows 10 Mail.
- IMAP settings are not easily accessible: Unlike some other email clients, Windows 10 Mail app doesn't have a straightforward way to configure IMAP settings. You'll need to use the "Advanced" settings to access the IMAP settings.
- IMAP settings are hidden behind a toggle: To access the IMAP settings, you need to toggle on the "Advanced" settings in the Windows 10 Mail app. To do this:
- Open the Windows 10 Mail app.
- Click on the gear icon () in the top-right corner.
- Select "View all Outlook settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
- Click on the "Advanced" toggle switch to turn it on.
- Scroll down to the "Incoming mail" section and select "IMAP" as the incoming mail server type.
- IMAP port and authentication: Make sure to use the correct IMAP port (usually 143 or 993) and authentication method (e.g., username and password, or OAuth) for your email provider.
- IMAP folders might not sync correctly: Windows 10 Mail app might not sync all IMAP folders correctly, especially if your email provider uses a non-standard folder structure. You might need to manually configure the folder settings or use a third-party email client that supports IMAP better.
To summarize:
- Windows 10 Mail app supports IMAP connections for certain email providers.
- IMAP settings are hidden behind a toggle and require some manual configuration.
- IMAP port and authentication settings are important for a successful connection.
- IMAP folder syncing might not work perfectly, especially with non-standard folder structures.
If you're experiencing issues with IMAP connections in Windows 10 Mail, you might want to consider using a third-party email client that supports IMAP better, such as Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook.