# IMAP settings

This document provides step-by-step instructions on how to retrieve IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) details for various well-known email servers, including Gmail, Outlook (formerly Hotmail), Yahoo Mail, and Apple iCloud. 

Please note that the below configurations may change. Check the email provider website for more details

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### **1. Gmail (Google Mail)**

#### **IMAP Details for Gmail:**

* **IMAP Server:** `imap.gmail.com`
* **Port:** `993`
* **Encryption:** SSL/TLS
* **Username:** Your full Gmail address (e.g., `example@gmail.com`)
* **Password:** App-specific password. Make sure 2FA is enabled before generating app specific password. Use the link to generate app-specific password - <https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords>

#### **Steps to Enable IMAP in Gmail:**

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click the **gear icon** (⚙️) in the top-right corner and select **"See all settings."**
3. Go to the **"Forwarding and POP/IMAP"** tab.
4. Under the **"IMAP access"** section, select **"Enable IMAP."**
5. Click **"Save Changes"** at the bottom of the page.

#### **Note:**

* You will need to have 2FA enabled to generate an **app-specific password** from your Google Account settings.

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### **2. Outlook (Microsoft)**

#### **IMAP Details for Outlook:**

* **IMAP Server:** `outlook.office365.com`
* **Port:** `993`
* **Encryption:** SSL/TLS
* **Username:** Your full Outlook email address (e.g., `example@outlook.com` or `example@hotmail.com`)
* **Password:** Your Outlook account password.

#### **Steps to Enable IMAP in Outlook:**

1. Log in to your Outlook account.
2. Click the **gear icon** (⚙️) in the top-right corner and select **"View all Outlook settings."**
3. Go to **"Mail" > "Sync email."**
4. Under **"POP and IMAP,"** ensure that IMAP is enabled.
5. Click **"Save"** to apply changes.

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### **3. Yahoo Mail**

#### **IMAP Details for Yahoo Mail:**

* **IMAP Server:** `imap.mail.yahoo.com`
* **Port:** `993`
* **Encryption:** SSL/TLS
* **Username:** Your full Yahoo email address (e.g., `example@yahoo.com`)
* **Password:** Your Yahoo account password or an app-specific password if 2FA is enabled.

#### **Steps to Enable IMAP in Yahoo Mail:**

1. Log in to your Yahoo Mail account.
2. Click on your **profile icon** in the top-right corner and select **"Account info."**
3. Go to **"Account security."**
4. Ensure that **"Allow apps that use less secure sign-in"** is turned on.
5. If 2FA is enabled, generate an **app-specific password** for your email client.

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### **4. Apple iCloud**

#### **IMAP Details for iCloud:**

* **IMAP Server:** `imap.mail.me.com`
* **Port:** `993`
* **Encryption:** SSL/TLS
* **Username:** Your full iCloud email address (e.g., `example@icloud.com`)
* **Password:** Your Apple ID password or an app-specific password if 2FA is enabled.

#### **Steps to Enable IMAP in iCloud:**

1. Log in to your iCloud account.
2. Go to **"Settings" > "Apple ID" > "iCloud."**
3. Ensure that **"Mail"** is turned on.
4. If 2FA is enabled, generate an **app-specific password** from your Apple ID account settings.

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### **5. AOL Mail**

#### **IMAP Details for AOL Mail:**

* **IMAP Server:** `imap.aol.com`
* **Port:** `993`
* **Encryption:** SSL/TLS
* **Username:** Your full AOL email address (e.g., `example@aol.com`)
* **Password:** Your AOL account password.

#### **Steps to Enable IMAP in AOL Mail:**

1. Log in to your AOL Mail account.
2. Go to **"Settings" > "Account info."**
3. Under **"Security,"** ensure that **"Allow apps that use less secure sign-in"** is enabled.
4. If 2FA is enabled, generate an **app-specific password** for your email client.


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