How to configure zoho mail in outlook using imap

To configure Zoho Mail in Outlook using IMAP, follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable IMAP in Zoho Mail

  1. Log in to your Zoho Mail account.

  2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner and select "Settings".

  3. Scroll down to the "Advanced" section and click on "IMAP Settings".

  4. Enable IMAP by toggling the switch to the "On" position.

  5. Note down the IMAP server settings:

    • Server: imap.zoho.com
    • Port: 993 (SSL/TLS)
    • Username: Your Zoho Mail email address
    • Password: Your Zoho Mail password

Step 2: Configure Outlook to use IMAP

  1. Open Outlook and go to "File" > "Account Settings" (or "Accounts" in Outlook 2019 and later).

  2. Click on "New" to create a new email account.

  3. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".

  4. Select "Internet E-mail" and click "Next".

  5. Enter the following settings:

    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field.
    • Email Address: Your Zoho Mail email address.
    • Account Type: IMAP
    • Incoming mail server: imap.zoho.com
    • Port: 993 (SSL/TLS)
    • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.zoho.com
    • Port: 587 (TLS)
    • Username: Your Zoho Mail email address
    • Password: Your Zoho Mail password

  6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Step 3: Configure Outlook to use SSL/TLS

  1. In Outlook, go to "File" > "Account Settings" (or "Accounts" in Outlook 2019 and later).
  2. Select your Zoho Mail account and click "Change".
  3. In the "Change E-mail Account" window, click on the "More Settings" button.
  4. In the "Internet E-mail Settings" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
  5. Under "Incoming server", select "Use the following type of encrypted connection" and select "SSL" or "TLS".
  6. Under "Outgoing server", select "Use the following type of encrypted connection" and select "TLS".
  7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Test your connection

  1. Close and reopen Outlook to ensure the changes take effect.
  2. Try sending and receiving emails to test your connection.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Zoho Mail account using IMAP in Outlook.