IMAP and server settings for your email (reference)
The IMAP settings for your email laid out
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Incoming protocol | IMAP |
| IMAP port | 993 |
| IMAP security | SSL/TLS |
| Outgoing protocol | SMTP |
| SMTP port | 465 |
| SMTP security | SSL/TLS |
| Username | your full email address (e.g. you@yourbusiness.com) |
| Password | the password of your mailbox |
| Outgoing server authentication | required (same username and password) |
The incoming and outgoing server name differs per domain and is therefore not listed here: you'll see the exact hostname in your Mailflux account under your mailbox details. Copy it literally into your mail program.
Prefer no settings? Use the webmail
You don't have to set anything up to use your email. The webmail works directly in your browser at webmail.mailflux.eu, on any device and without installation. Handy if you want to mail quickly, work on a borrowed device, or simply don't want to manage a separate program. You only need the server settings above if you want to add your mail to a separate mail program or app.
IMAP or POP?
Choose IMAP. With IMAP your messages stay on the server and you see the same mailbox with the same folders on every device. POP (on port 995 with SSL/TLS) fetches your mail to one device and usually deletes it from the server, so you can't find it elsewhere anymore. Unsure? The trade-offs are in IMAP or POP: which to choose. For your outgoing mail, read more on SMTP settings.
Setup guide per device or program
Want to be guided step by step? Choose your device or program:
- Setting up email in Outlook (Windows)
- Setting up email in Outlook for Mac
- Adding email in Outlook on the web
- Setting up email in the Outlook app (iPhone/Android)
- Setting up email in Thunderbird
- Setting up email in Apple Mail (Mac)
- Setting up email on iPhone/iPad (iOS)
- Setting up email on Android
- Setting up email in Windows Mail
Want to connect your domain to your email? Start with connecting your own domain and the accompanying MX records. For automatic configuration, take a look at setting up autodiscover.
Not working?
- Password is rejected. Watch for typos and capitalisation. Use the password of your mailbox, not that of your device or another account.
- No connection. Check the server name from your Mailflux account and that you chose SSL/TLS on port 993 (incoming) and 465 (outgoing).
- Incoming mail works, sending doesn't. On the outgoing (SMTP) server, turn on that authentication is required, with the same username and password as the incoming server.
- Automatic detection finds nothing. That's normal with your own domain: set up manually with the values above.
Need help?
If you can't get there with these values, no worries. We'll help you get started personally and set it up for you if you'd like. Request your mailbox with no obligation and we'll set it up together.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which ports does Mailflux use for email?
IMAP for incoming mail uses port 993 with SSL/TLS, and SMTP for outgoing mail uses port 465 with SSL/TLS. If you prefer to work with POP, that's port 995 with SSL/TLS. Your username is always your full email address.
Where do I find the exact server name?
You'll find the incoming and outgoing server name in your Mailflux account, under your mailbox details. The hostname differs per domain, so copy it literally. Can't figure it out? Then we're happy to provide you with the right values.