How to find incoming and outgoing mail server ports

To find the incoming and outgoing mail server ports, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Check your email provider's settings

1. Log in to your email account's web interface (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo).
2. Look for the "Settings" or "Options" menu.
3. Click on "Accounts" or "Mail" settings.
4. Check for the "Incoming Mail Server" or "POP3" settings, which should include the port number (e.g., 995 or 110).
5. Check for the "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP" settings, which should include the port number (e.g., 587 or 25).

Method 2: Check your email client's settings

1. Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird).
2. Go to the "Account Settings" or "Preferences" menu.
3. Look for the "Incoming Mail Server" or "POP3" settings, which should include the port number (e.g., 995 or 110).
4. Look for the "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP" settings, which should include the port number (e.g., 587 or 25).

Common mail server ports

Here are some common mail server ports:

• Incoming Mail Server (POP3):
  • Port 110 (default)
  • Port 995 (SSL/TLS)
• Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP):
  • Port 25 (default)
  • Port 587 (submission)
  • Port 2525 (alternative)

Additional tips

• If you're using a web-based email client, you may need to check the provider's documentation or contact their support team for the correct port numbers.
• Some email providers may use different ports for SSL/TLS encryption, so make sure to check for those as well.
• If you're experiencing issues with your email connection, try changing the port numbers to see if it resolves the issue.