Secure server mail settings
Here are the common secure server mail settings:
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
- Server:
imap.gmail.com
(for Gmail) orimap.yourdomain.com
(for your own domain) - Port: 993 (SSL) or 143 (TLS)
- Username: Your email address (e.g.,
[email protected]
) - Password: Your email password
- Authentication: Normal password authentication or OAuth 2.0
POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3)
- Server:
pop.gmail.com
(for Gmail) orpop.yourdomain.com
(for your own domain) - Port: 995 (SSL) or 110 (TLS)
- Username: Your email address (e.g.,
[email protected]
) - Password: Your email password
- Authentication: Normal password authentication or OAuth 2.0
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
- Server:
smtp.gmail.com
(for Gmail) orsmtp.yourdomain.com
(for your own domain) - Port: 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL)
- Username: Your email address (e.g.,
[email protected]
) - Password: Your email password
- Authentication: Normal password authentication or OAuth 2.0
Additional settings:
- SSL/TLS: Enable SSL/TLS encryption to secure your email connection.
- Authentication: Choose the authentication method: Normal password authentication or OAuth 2.0.
- Two-factor authentication: Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your email account.
Gmail-specific settings:
- Less secure apps: Enable "Less secure apps" in your Google Account settings to allow access to your Gmail account from third-party apps.
- App passwords: Generate an app password in your Google Account settings to use instead of your regular password.
Other email providers:
- Outlook.com:
imap-mail.outlook.com
(IMAP),smtp-mail.outlook.com
(SMTP), andpop-mail.outlook.com
(POP3) - Yahoo Mail:
imap.yahoo.com
(IMAP),smtp.yahoo.com
(SMTP), andpop.yahoo.com
(POP3) - ProtonMail:
imap.protonmail.ch
(IMAP),smtp.protonmail.ch
(SMTP), andpop.protonmail.ch
(POP3)
Remember to check your email provider's documentation for specific settings and requirements.