What is my incoming mail server host name
To find your incoming mail server host name, you'll need to know your email provider or the settings for your email account. Here are a few common scenarios:
- Gmail: For Gmail, your incoming mail server host name is usually
imap.gmail.com
orimap.gmail.com/ssl
(depending on your email client settings). - Outlook.com: For Outlook.com, your incoming mail server host name is usually
imap-mail.outlook.com
orimap-mail.outlook.com/ssl
. - Yahoo Mail: For Yahoo Mail, your incoming mail server host name is usually
imap.yahoo.com
orimap.mail.yahoo.com
. - Other email providers: Check your email provider's documentation or settings for the incoming mail server host name. It's usually listed as
imap.yourprovider.com
orimap.yourprovider.net
.
If you're still unsure, you can try the following:
- Check your email provider's website for the settings page, where you can find the incoming mail server host name.
- Look for the "Incoming Mail Server" or "IMAP Server" setting in your email client's settings.
- Contact your email provider's support team for assistance.
Remember to also note your incoming mail server port number, which is usually 993 (SSL/TLS) or 143 (plain text).