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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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:

  1. Check your email provider's documentation to see if they support secure mail ports.
  2. 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.
  3. Make sure that your email client or server is configured to use the correct encryption protocol (e.g. SSL/TLS).
  4. Test your secure mail port connection to ensure that it is working correctly.

Some common secure mail port settings are:

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.