What to type in incoming mail server
The information you need to type in the incoming mail server (also known as the POP3 or IMAP server) depends on your email provider and the type of email account you have. Here are some common scenarios:
Scenario 1: Gmail
- Incoming mail server:
imap.gmail.com(IMAP) orpop.gmail.com(POP3) - Port: 993 (IMAP) or 110 (POP3)
- Username: Your full Gmail address (e.g.,
[email protected]) - Password: Your Gmail password
Scenario 2: Outlook.com
- Incoming mail server:
imap-mail.outlook.com(IMAP) orpop-mail.outlook.com(POP3) - Port: 993 (IMAP) or 110 (POP3)
- Username: Your full Outlook.com address (e.g.,
[email protected]) - Password: Your Outlook.com password
Scenario 3: Yahoo Mail
- Incoming mail server:
imap.yahoo.com(IMAP) orpop.yahoo.com(POP3) - Port: 993 (IMAP) or 110 (POP3)
- Username: Your full Yahoo Mail address (e.g.,
[email protected]) - Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
Scenario 4: Other email providers
- Check your email provider's documentation or contact their support team to find the correct incoming mail server settings.
General tips
- Make sure to use the correct protocol (IMAP or POP3) and port number for your email provider.
- Use your full email address as the username.
- Enter your email password correctly.
- If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your email account, you may need to generate an app password or use a different authentication method.
Remember to check your email provider's documentation or contact their support team if you're unsure about the correct incoming mail server settings for your specific email account.