Once you have created your email account in Plesk, you can configure it on your favorite desktop or mobile email client (like Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, or the Gmail app on your phone) to send and receive emails directly from your device. This guide provides the general server settings you will need.
Before You Begin: IMAP vs. POP3
You will need to choose between IMAP and POP3 for your incoming mail server. We strongly recommend using IMAP.
- IMAP (Recommended): This protocol synchronizes your emails across all your devices. Emails are stored on the server. If you read an email on your phone, it will show as read on your computer. This is the modern and most convenient choice.
- POP3: This protocol typically downloads emails to the first device that checks for mail and then removes them from the server. This can lead to emails being scattered across different devices and is generally not recommended unless you have a specific need for it.
Recommended Server Settings (with SSL/TLS)
These are the secure settings you should use in your email client's configuration window. Using SSL/TLS encryption is crucial for protecting your password and email content.
Incoming Mail Server (IMAP)
- Server:
mail.yourdomain.com(replaceyourdomain.comwith your actual domain name) - Port:
993 - Encryption: SSL / TLS
- Username: Your full email address (e.g.,
you@yourdomain.com) - Password: The password you set for your email account
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
- Server:
mail.yourdomain.com(replaceyourdomain.comwith your actual domain name) - Port:
465(for SSL/TLS) or587(for STARTTLS) - Encryption: SSL / TLS or STARTTLS
- Requires Authentication: Yes (use the same username and password as your incoming server)
- Username: Your full email address (e.g.,
you@yourdomain.com) - Password: The password you set for your email account
Alternative Settings (POP3 - Not Recommended)
If you have a specific reason to use POP3, use these settings for your incoming mail server.
Incoming Mail Server (POP3)
- Server:
mail.yourdomain.com - Port:
995 - Encryption: SSL / TLS
- Username: Your full email address
- Password: Your email account password
The Outgoing (SMTP) server settings remain the same as listed above.
Final Steps
After entering these settings, your email client will attempt to connect to the server to verify them. Once verified, your account will be added, and your folders and emails will begin to synchronize (if using IMAP).
If you face any issues during the setup process, please double-check that you have entered your full email address and password correctly. If problems persist, don't hesitate to contact our support team for assistance.