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Incoming and outgoing mail server
Learn which incoming and outgoing mail server to use when setting up your domain email.
Introduction
To set up an email account in Outlook, Thunderbird, Android, iPhone or any other mail client, you need two servers:
- Incoming mail server
- Outgoing mail server
At miHosting.com, both usually use the same hostname: your domain prefixed with mail..
Which server to use
The usual pattern is:
mail.yourdomain.comIf your mailbox is info@mihosting.com, your server will normally be mail.mihosting.com.
Incoming server
The incoming server is used to receive and read email through IMAP or POP3.
| Type | Server | Port | Security |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMAP | mail.yourdomain.com | 993 | SSL/TLS |
| POP3 | mail.yourdomain.com | 995 | SSL/TLS |
Outgoing server
The outgoing server is used to send email through SMTP.
| Type | Server | Port | Security |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMTP | mail.yourdomain.com | 465 | SSL/TLS |
| Alternative SMTP | mail.yourdomain.com | 587 | STARTTLS |
SMTP should always use authentication with your full email address and password.
Conclusion
For mailboxes hosted at miHosting.com, use mail.yourdomain.com as both the incoming and outgoing server. Then choose the right protocol and secure ports for your mail client.