Which IMAP port should I use?
Port 993
What are the ports for IMAP and POP3?
Mail Ports for POP3, IMAP and SMTP
| Protocol | Security Setting | Port Number(s) |
|---|---|---|
| POP3 (receiving mail) | Encrypted – SSL | 995 |
| POP3 (receiving mail) | Unencrypted | 110 |
| IMAP (receiving mail) | Encrypted – TLS | 993 |
| IMAP (receiving mail) | Encrypted – SSL | 993 |
What is IMAP vs SMTP?
SMTP vs IMAP SMTP is the protocol for sending email whether it is from the client or in between servers for propagating the email towards the intended destination. In comparison, IMAP is a protocol that deals with managing and retrieving email messages from the server.
Does IMAP use SMTP?
SMTP is the industry standard protocol for sending email. If you’re looking to send email, then you’ll use SMTP instead of IMAP. IMAP syncs messages across all devices. POP3 is another protocol for receiving email on a single device.
How do I enable IMAP SMTP?
And here’s the procedure:
- Press “Menu” and tap “Accounts”.
- Press “Menu” again and tap “Add account”; then enter your email and password, and tap “Next”.
- Set your incoming settings (IMAP or POP), and then enter your SMTP settings:
How do I find my IMAP settings?
Android (native Android email client)
- Select your email address, and under Advanced Settings, click Server Settings.
- You’ll then be brought to your Android’s Server Settings screen, where you can access your server information.
What is IMAP account settings?
Set up IMAP and change your SMTP settings to read Gmail messages in other mail clients, like Microsoft Outlook and Apple Mail. When you use IMAP, you can read your Gmail messages on multiple devices, and messages are synced in real time. You can also read Gmail messages using POP.
How do I log into my IMAP account?
Enter your name and e-mail address. Select IMAP for the account type and enter imap.mail.com as incoming server and smtp.mail.com . Enter your mail.com username and password. Click More Settings.
What is my IMAP account?
IMAP is a mail transfer protocol used for checking the incoming emails of your mail account. The protocol is particularly useful if you would like multiple users to access a single mail account due to the fact that the protocol does not download nor delete the emails in the mailbox.
Do I need IMAP on my iPhone?
The iPhone and iPad supports IMAP. IMAP will allow you to retrieve emails and folders from SmarterMail and leave the emails on the server.