We support both IMAP and POP3 for incoming mail. However, for most users and modern workflows, we strongly recommend using IMAP. POP3 is provided only for legacy systems, as it lacks folder synchronization, multi-device support, and server-side state tracking, which are essential for a seamless email experience across devices.
For an Outgoing mail connection to a custom mail server, select SMTP.
Basic Authenticated incoming and outgoing connections
Field
Value
Definition
Encryption
No Encryption
SSL/TLS
STARTTLS
The preferred encryption method.
Username
Text field
The username you are authenticating with.
Password
Text field
Password for the above mentioned username
Use a shared mailbox
Toggle on to enter a shared mailbox alias
Use it in case the mailbox you want to access is shared with the username you are connecting with, but not the same mailbox.
Host
Text field
The host name of your mail server.
Port
Number field
The port you want the connection to be established through. Leave blank or 0 to use the default port for the connection type.
Defaults are:
