How to configure outlook with zoho mail
To configure Outlook with Zoho Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Manual Configuration
- Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
- Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
- Choose Internet Email and click Next.
- Enter the following settings:
- Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in emails.
- Email Address: Your Zoho Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@zohomail.com).
- Account Type: Select POP3 or IMAP (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails across devices).
- Incoming mail server:
imap.zohomail.com
(for IMAP) orpop.zohomail.com
(for POP3). - Outgoing mail server:
smtp.zohomail.com
. - User Name: Your Zoho Mail username (e.g., yourname).
- Password: Your Zoho Mail password.
- Click Next and then Finish.
Method 2: Using Zoho's Outlook Add-in
- Download and install the Zoho Outlook Add-in from the Zoho website.
- Launch Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
- Select Zoho Mail from the list of available accounts and click Next.
- Enter your Zoho Mail credentials (username and password) and click Next.
- Choose the account settings you want to use (e.g., IMAP or POP3) and click Next.
- Click Finish to complete the setup.
Additional Settings
- IMAP Settings:
- Port: 993 (SSL) or 143 (TLS)
- Authentication: Normal password or OAuth
- POP3 Settings:
- Port: 995 (SSL) or 110 (TLS)
- Authentication: Normal password or OAuth
- SMTP Settings:
- Port: 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL)
- Authentication: Normal password or OAuth
Troubleshooting Tips
- Make sure your Zoho Mail account is set up correctly and you have a valid username and password.
- Check your Outlook settings to ensure that the account is set up correctly and that the server settings are correct.
- If you're using IMAP, ensure that your Zoho Mail account is set up to allow IMAP access.
- If you're experiencing issues with sending emails, check your Zoho Mail account settings to ensure that the outgoing mail server is set up correctly.
By following these steps, you should be able to configure Outlook with your Zoho Mail account. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask!