Mail.com offers IMAP and SMTP only on mail.com Premium, and access is off until you turn it on in mail.com's settings.
Mail.com IMAP and SMTP settings
| Setting | Mail.com |
|---|---|
| IMAP (incoming) server | imap.mail.com |
| IMAP (incoming) port | 993 |
| IMAP (incoming) encryption | SSL/TLS |
| SMTP (outgoing) server | smtp.mail.com |
| SMTP (outgoing) port | 587 or 465 with SSL/TLS |
| SMTP (outgoing) encryption | STARTTLS |
| Username | Your full mail.com email address |
| Password | Your mail.com password |
| Authentication | Normal password |
Turn on IMAP in mail.com
POP3, IMAP and SMTP are mail.com Premium features.
- Open settings. In mail.com, go to Email, then Settings.
- Allow POP3 and IMAP. Choose POP3 & IMAP and turn on access to this account via POP3 and IMAP.
Use Mail.com in GotEmail
In GotEmail, choose Add Account, then Other (IMAP), and type the settings from the table: the IMAP and SMTP servers, their ports and encryption, your username and password. GotEmail checks them as you sign in and tells you what to fix if a server says no.
Good to know
- Free mail.com accounts can't use IMAP.
Checked against Mail.com's own help pages: mail.com IMAP server settings, Set up Premium with POP3 or IMAP.
Questions
What is the IMAP server for Mail.com?
Mail.com's IMAP server is imap.mail.com, port 993, with SSL/TLS encryption.
What is the SMTP server for Mail.com?
Mail.com's SMTP server is smtp.mail.com, port 587 with STARTTLS, or 465 with SSL/TLS.
Can I use a free mail.com account in a mail app?
No. Mail.com limits POP3, IMAP and SMTP to mail.com Premium.
Which SMTP port does mail.com use?
587 with STARTTLS, or 465 with SSL/TLS.