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Adding accounts using manual settings

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Written by Taliah
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If you’re using a provider other than Google or Microsoft, select Other Provider to connect your mailbox to Mailtoaster.

Here’s how:

  1. Go to the Email Accounts page.

  2. Click Add Mailbox.

  3. Choose Other Provider (Manual connection)

What is IMAP and SMTP:

  • IMAP is for receiving emails. It is used to retrieve messages from your email server. A key feature of IMAP is that it allows users to access their emails from any device

  • SMTP is responsible for sending outgoing emails. It communicates with the email server to deliver your messages to the intended recipients.

In your email settings:

  • IMAP = Incoming Mail Server

  • SMTP = Outgoing Mail Server

Example:

Each email service has its own IMAP and SMTP settings, which you can usually find in their support articles.

Here is an example of email setup:

Common IMAP and SMTP Hostnames


If you’re not sure about your email provider’s IMAP/SMTP settings, here are links to support pages from some of the most widely used email services to help you find them:

When connecting your email account using SMTP and IMAP, please make sure you are using the correct credentials. Avoid typos and extra spaces to prevent any issues with connecting to your email account

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