Overview
To keep your communication secure and compatible with modern email clients, here’s the latest configuration guide for setting up your email with SSL or STARTTLS encryption.
Aug 11, 2025
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To keep your communication secure and compatible with modern email clients, here’s the latest configuration guide for setting up your email with SSL or STARTTLS encryption.
Incoming Mail Server (POP/IMAP)
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
We recommend using SSL or STARTTLS encryption for both incoming and outgoing email to keep your login credentials and email content secure during transmission.
A server is a computer or system that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers — called clients — over a network.
POP3 stands for Post Office Protocol version 3.
IMAP stands for Internet Message Access Protocol. IMAP is used to receive emails and keep them stored on the server, so you can access the same inbox from multiple devices (e.g. phone, laptop, tablet).
SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
Do not use the following:
These outdated methods can expose your login details and messages to interception or misuse.
Plain Text Authentication is a method of verifying a user’s identity by sending the username and password in an unencrypted form (as plain text) over the network.
Email is a common entry point for threats. Using encrypted connections:
A threat is anything that has the potential to cause harm, damage, or loss to a person, system, organization, or environment.
These settings work with most modern email apps including:
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1. Click and run Outlook 2007. 2. On top of Outlook 2007 main window, click Tools menu, then Account Settings.
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