Yandex Mail works in other mail apps once you allow mail clients in Yandex's settings and make an app password.
Yandex Mail IMAP and SMTP settings
| Setting | Yandex Mail |
|---|---|
| IMAP (incoming) server | imap.yandex.com |
| IMAP (incoming) port | 993 |
| IMAP (incoming) encryption | SSL/TLS |
| SMTP (outgoing) server | smtp.yandex.com |
| SMTP (outgoing) port | 465 or 587 |
| SMTP (outgoing) encryption | SSL/TLS |
| Username | The part of your address before the @ |
| Password | An app password of type Mail |
| Authentication | Normal password |
Allow mail apps and make an app password
- Allow mail clients. In Yandex Mail settings, open Email clients and turn on IMAP from imap.yandex.com and App passwords and OAuth tokens, then save.
- Make an app password. Go to id.yandex.com/security/app-passwords and create one of type Mail.
- Copy it right away. Yandex shows it only once; if you lose it, delete it and make a new one.
Use Yandex 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
- Outside Russia, Yandex also lists
imap.ya.ruas the IMAP server.
Checked against Yandex's own help pages: Set up Yandex Mail in other mail clients.
Questions
What is the IMAP server for Yandex Mail?
Yandex Mail's IMAP server is imap.yandex.com, port 993, with SSL/TLS encryption.
What is the SMTP server for Yandex Mail?
Yandex Mail's SMTP server is smtp.yandex.com, port 465 with SSL/TLS, or 587.
Why does Yandex reject my password in a mail app?
Mail apps need a Yandex app password of type Mail, and mail clients must be allowed in Yandex's settings.
What username do I use for Yandex?
The part of your address before the @ sign.