{"id":34471,"date":"2026-03-06T12:15:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=34471"},"modified":"2026-03-06T12:17:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:17:10","slug":"viewing-your-email-settings-in-windows-plesk","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/viewingyour-email-settings-inwindows-plesk\/","title":{"rendered":"Viewing\u00a0Your Email Settings in\u00a0Windows Plesk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;setting up your email in Outlook, Apple Mail, Gmail, or on your mobile device,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;need your correct mail server settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will show you exactly where to find them in\u00a0<strong>Windows Plesk<\/strong>, step by step.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing in this process will&nbsp;delete&nbsp;emails, change your website, or affect other users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;have the exact settings needed to complete your email setup confidently.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-1-1.png\" alt=\"Viewing Your Email Settings in Windows Plesk and Webmail\" class=\"wp-image-34474\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-these-email-settings-are-and-why-they-matter\">What These Email Settings Are (And Why They Matter)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-which-settings-should-i-use\">Which Settings and Ports Should I Use?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-viewing-email-settings-in-cpanel\">Viewing Email Settings in\u00a0Windows Plesk\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-mail-settings-for-domains-important\">Mail Settings for Domains (Important)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-advanced-optional-for-technical-users\">Advanced&nbsp;(Optional)&nbsp;(For Technical Users)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-before-you-move-on\">Before You Move On&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-if-this-didn-t-work\">If This&nbsp;Didn\u2019t&nbsp;Work&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-common-mistakes-to-avoid\">Common Mistakes to Avoid&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-empowering-insight\">Empowering Insight&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-next-recommended-step\">Next Recommended Step&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-faqs\">FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-additional-resources\">Additional&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-these-email-settings-are-and-why-they-matter\"><strong>What These Email Settings Are (And Why They Matter)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Included in Email Settings<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incoming Server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outgoing Server&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port numbers&nbsp;(IMAP, POP3, and SMTP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Username&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authentication Notification&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p>These allow your device or app to connect to your mailbox securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>When These Settings Are Needed<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Setting up a new email app&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Migrating to a new device&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Troubleshooting send\/receive errors&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configuring third-party mail services&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-which-settings-should-i-use\"><strong>Which Settings and Ports Should I Use?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-imap-recommended-syncs-across-devices\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/understanding-smtp-ports-and-ssltls-encryption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSL\/TLS<\/a><\/strong> (encrypted and secure)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-imap-recommended-syncs-across-devices1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-the-difference-between-imap-and-pop\/#htoc-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IMAP<\/a> <\/strong>(<strong>recommended<\/strong> as it\u00a0syncs\u00a0across all devices)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-smtp-with-authentication-enabled\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/understanding-smtp-ports-and-ssltls-encryption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SMTP<\/a> <\/strong>(authentication enabled)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-the-difference-between-imap-and-pop\/#htoc-11111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">POP3<\/a> <\/strong>unless specifically\u00a0required.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-viewing-email-settings-in-cpanel\"><strong><strong>Viewing Email Settings in\u00a0Windows Plesk<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1: <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/windows-plesk-how-to-login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log into Windows Plesk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-access-your-hosting-control-panel-using-your-usual-login-url\">Log in to your Control Panel (<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/plesk-how-do-i-login-via-customer-zone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>via Customer Zone<\/strong><\/a>, if needed).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2: Go to Mail\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-scroll-to-the-email-section-and-click-email-accounts\">From the left-hand menu, click <strong>Mail<\/strong>\u00a0to see a list of email addresses for your domain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3: Locate Your Email Address\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-locate-your-email-address-and-click-the-option-to-view-configuration-details\">Navigate to the email address for which you need the settings.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4: Click on Mail Client Setup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-on-the-right-hand-side-of-the-email-address-click-this-to-open-the-window\">On the right-hand side of the email address, click this to open the window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Select Manual Setup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What You&#8217;ll See<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mail server username\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outgoing mail server\u00a0(requires authentication)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incoming mail server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported outgoing mail protocols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported incoming mail protocols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>POP3, IMAP and SMTP Ports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0<br>If you are on a Reseller hosting package using default secure settings,\u00a0always\u00a0copy the server details exactly as displayed in your account.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>Always copy the\u00a0values exactly\u00a0as displayed in your Plesk account.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-mail-settings-for-domains-important\"><strong>Mail Settings for Domains (Important)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If needed, you can also verify domain-level mail status:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-mail-mail-settings\"><strong>Mail \u2192 Mail Settings<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-mail-service-is-enabled-for-the-domain\">Mail service is enabled for the domain\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-correct-mail-routing-is-selected\">Correct mail routing is selected\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Viewing this does not change any mail routing unless you manually&nbsp;modify&nbsp;settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-advanced-optional-for-technical-users\"><strong>Advanced&nbsp;(Optional)&nbsp;(For Technical Users)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If using external mail services (e.g., Gmail as a mail handler):&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-ensure-local-mail-service-is-disabled-if-using-external-mx\">Ensure local mail service is disabled if using an external MX\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-confirm-correct-mail-routing-under-mail-settings\">Confirm correct mail routing under Mail Settings\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-check-firewall-or-outbound-port-restrictions-if-smtp-fails\">Check\u00a0firewall\u00a0or outbound port restrictions if SMTP fails\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If custom DNS or MX records are configured, server names may differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-before-you-move-on\"><strong>Before You Move On<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-copy-the-settings-directly-from-cpanel-to-avoid-typos\">Copy settings directly from Plesk to avoid typos\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-confirm-ssl-tls-is-selected\">Confirm SSL\/TLS is selected\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ensure-authentication-is-enabled\">Ensure authentication is enabled\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ensure-authentication-required-is-enabled\">Use your full email address as the username\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-if-this-didn-t-work\"><strong>If This&nbsp;Didn\u2019t&nbsp;Work<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-confirm-the-email-account-exists\">Confirm the mailbox exists\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-reset-the-mailbox-password\">Reset the email <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/plesk-how-to-update-changereset-email-passwords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">password<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-\">Check that the mail service is enabled for the domain\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-verify-your-internet-connection-isn-t-blocking-smtp-ports\">Verify your network\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0blocking SMTP ports\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-common-mistakes-to-avoid\"><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-using-only-the-username-without-the-full-email-address\">Entering only the username without the domain\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-selecting-non-ssl\">Using Non-SSL\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-using-incorrect-ports\">Using incorrect ports\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-copying-settings-from-another-domain\">Copying settings from another domain\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-copying-server-names-from-another-domain\">Changing Mail Settings instead of just viewing them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-empowering-insight\"><strong>Empowering Insight<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-1600-x-300-px-1.png\" alt=\"Empowering Insight\" class=\"wp-image-34465\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Viewing your email settings in Plesk is read-only unless you actively change something. Simply accessing the configuration page cannot break your mailbox.\u00a0Copy carefully, and\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0safe.\u00a0Once you&#8217;ve configured your email settings, always test your send and receive to confirm that everything is working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-next-recommended-step\"><strong>Next Recommended Step<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuring your email:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Desktop Email Clients&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows (Outlook, Windows Mail)&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-setup-email-in-windows-10-mail-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up Email in Windows 10 Mail App<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/configuring-an-imap-email-account-in-windows-10-mail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configuring an IMAP Email Account in Windows 10 Mail<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/configuring-a-pop-email-account-in-windows-10-mail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configuring a POP Email Account in Windows 10 Mail<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/setting-up-email-in-outlook-via-windows-control-panel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Setting Up Email in Outlook via Windows Control Panel<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-set-up-email-in-outlook-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up Email in Outlook 2016<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-setup-email-account-on-outlook-2013\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up Email in Outlook 2013<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/configuring-an-imap-email-account-in-outlook-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configuring an IMAP Email Account in Outlook 2016<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/configuring-an-imap-email-account-in-outlook-2010\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configuring an IMAP Email Account in Outlook 2010<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/configuring-an-imap-email-account-with-ssl-in-outlook-2010\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configuring an IMAP Email Account with SSL in Outlook 2010<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac (Mac Mail, Outlook for Mac)&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-add-an-email-account-to-mac-mail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Add an Email Account to Mac Mail<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-set-up-outlook-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up Outlook on Mac<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thunderbird&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-set-up-email-in-mozilla-thunderbird\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up Email in Mozilla Thunderbird<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/configuring-an-imap-email-account-in-thunderbird\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configuring an IMAP Email Account in Thunderbird<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/configuring-an-imap-email-account-with-ssl-in-thunderbird\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configuring an IMAP Email Account with SSL in Thunderbird<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/configuring-a-pop-email-account-in-thunderbird\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configuring a POP Email Account in Thunderbird<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/configuring-a-pop-email-account-with-ssl-in-thunderbird\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configuring a POP Email Account with SSL in Thunderbird<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows Live Mail&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Gmail or Google Workspace<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gmail&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-set-up-your-domain-email-in-gmail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up&nbsp;Your Domain Email in Gmail<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-google-workspace\">Google Workspace\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/setting-up-google-workspace-using-your-1-grid-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Setting Up Google Workspace Using Your 1-grid Domain<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Mobile Devices<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Android&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-set-up-email-on-android-for-your-1grid-email-accounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up Email on Android for Your 1-grid Email Accounts<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-iphone-ipad\">iPhone \/ iPad&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-set-up-an-email-account-on-iphone-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up Email on Your iPhone \/ iPad for Your 1-grid Email Accounts<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-outlook-mobile\">Outlook Mobile&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-outlook-mobile\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-set-up-email-in-outlook-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up Email in Outlook Mobile for Your 1\u2013grid Email Accounts<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Will\u00a0my\u00a0website\u00a0be affected?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-will-this-affect-my-website-no-viewing-settings-does-not-modify-website-files\">No, viewing email settings does not\u00a0impact\u00a0your website.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Is there a risk of losing\u00a0emails?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-will-i-lose-emails-no-this-process-only-displays-configuration-information\">No, this process only displays configuration information.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Can\u00a0changes be undone?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-can-i-undo-changes-yes-you-can-re-enter-correct-settings-anytime-in-your-email-app\">Yes, email client settings can be updated at any time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Why are there different protocol options?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-why-are-there-two-sets-of-settings-ssl-is-secure-and-recommended-non-ssl-is-for-legacy-systems-only\">IMAP syncs across devices. POP3 downloads locally. 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