What are IMAP and SMTP? How do I connect to EmailGuard with them?

Learn about IMAP / SMTP and using them to connect to EmailGuard

What is IMAP?

Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) is a protocol for retrieving incoming email. It allows an email client to access email stored on a mail server.

What is SMTP?

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is a protocol for sending email.

Connecting to Emailguard with IMAP / SMTP:

Google and Microsoft will not let users connect over raw IMAP and SMTP. For these, we suggest connecting using our one-click login instead. Certain rules, such as Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) may also cause issues. Refer to your specific email provider to find out about their IMAP / SMTP details.

You need the following IMAP / SMTP information (example hosts for AOL used):

  • Username: [email protected]

  • Password: your password

  • IMAP Host: imap.aol.com

  • IMAP Port: 993

  • Use TLS for SMTP? Yes, as typical of 993

  • SMTP Host: smtp.aol.com

  • SMTP Port: 465

  • Use TLS for SMTP? Yes, as typical of 465

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