Feature
IMAP and SMTP for your mail app
Connect Thunderbird, Apple Mail, K-9 Mail or any IMAP client to VaelMail with app credentials you generate in your dashboard. IMAP is on every account. Sending over SMTP needs Plus.
Server settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Server | mail.vael.email |
| IMAP | Port 993, TLS |
| SMTP | Port 587, STARTTLS (Plus) |
| SMTP alternative | Port 465, TLS (Plus) |
| Username and password | App credentials from your dashboard, never your account number |
How to connect
- Sign in to the dashboard and generate app credentials.
- In your mail app, add an account with the server settings above and those credentials.
- On Free the app can read mail over IMAP. On Plus it can also send over SMTP, from your main address.
Good to know
- App credentials can be revoked at any time, and the panic lock revokes them all at once.
- Aliases receive only, so a mail app sends from your main address, not from an alias.
- While the encrypted mailbox is on, mail apps that use app passwords cannot read your mail.
Common questions
Can I use my account number in a mail app?
No. Mail apps use separate app credentials so your account number never leaves VaelMail.
Does Free include IMAP?
Yes. Free can read mail over IMAP. Sending over SMTP is part of Plus.
Which mail apps work?
Any app that supports IMAP and SMTP, including Thunderbird, Apple Mail and K-9 Mail.
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