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., [email protected])

• 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., [email protected] or [email protected])

• 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., [email protected])

• 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., [email protected])

• 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., [email protected])

• 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.