Connecting to Your DirectAdmin Mailbox Using IMAP

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) allows you to access your email messages from multiple devices while keeping them synchronized. This guide will help you set up IMAP for your DirectAdmin mailbox.

IMAP Settings for DirectAdmin Mailboxes

  • IMAP Server: mail.yourdomain.com (replace 'yourdomain.com' with your actual domain)
  • IMAP Port: 993 (with SSL/TLS)
  • Username: Your full email address (e.g., user@yourdomain.com)
  • Password: Your email account password
  • Authentication: Required
  • Encryption: SSL/TLS

Setting Up IMAP in Your Email Client

  1. Open your email application.
  2. Navigate to the account settings or add a new account section.
  3. Choose to set up a new email account manually.
  4. Select IMAP as your account type.
  5. Enter your name and full email address.
  6. Input the IMAP settings as listed above.
  7. For SMTP (outgoing mail) settings, refer to our guide on connecting your DirectAdmin mailbox to external applications.
  8. Save your settings and test the connection.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Ensure your username is your complete email address.
  • Double-check that you've entered the correct password.
  • Verify that your firewall or antivirus software isn't blocking the connection.
  • If using mail.yourdomain.com, confirm that you've created the subdomain and obtained an SSL certificate for it.

For more detailed information on email setup, including SMTP configuration and important security measures like SPF and DKIM, please refer to our comprehensive guide on connecting your DirectAdmin mailbox to external applications.

If you're still experiencing issues, don't hesitate to contact our support team for assistance.

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