Secure mail port
A secure mail port, also known as a secure email port or encrypted email port, is a communication channel that uses encryption to protect the transmission of email messages. Here are some common secure mail ports:
- SMTPS (SMTP over SSL/TLS): This is a secure version of the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) that uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect the transmission of email messages. The default port for SMTPS is 465.
- STARTTLS (START of TLS): This is an extension to the SMTP protocol that allows for the encryption of email messages using TLS. The default port for STARTTLS is 25.
- IMAPS (IMAP over SSL/TLS): This is a secure version of the Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) that uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect the transmission of email messages. The default port for IMAPS is 993.
- POP3S (POP3 over SSL/TLS): This is a secure version of the Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) that uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect the transmission of email messages. The default port for POP3S is 995.
To use a secure mail port, you'll need to configure your email client or server to use the appropriate port and encryption protocol. Here are some general steps:
- Check your email provider's documentation to see if they support secure mail ports.
- Configure your email client or server to use the secure mail port. For example, in Microsoft Outlook, you can do this by going to File > Account Settings > Server Settings and selecting the "Use the following type of encrypted connection" option.
- Make sure that your email client or server is configured to use the correct encryption protocol (e.g. SSL/TLS).
- Test your secure mail port connection to ensure that it is working correctly.
Some common secure mail port settings are:
- SMTPS: 465 (SSL/TLS)
- STARTTLS: 25 (TLS)
- IMAPS: 993 (SSL/TLS)
- POP3S: 995 (SSL/TLS)
Keep in mind that not all email providers support all of these secure mail ports, so you may need to check with your provider to see which ones are available.