{"id":34482,"date":"2026-03-10T10:19:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=34482"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T11:59:43","slug":"recommended-server-settings-for-email-encryption-ports","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/recommended-server-settings-for-email-encryption-ports\/","title":{"rendered":"Recommended Server Settings for Email (Encryption &amp; Ports)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;setting up your email in Outlook, Apple Mail, Gmail, or on your mobile device,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;need to understand the recommended secure email server settings&nbsp;to configure this on your device or application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;<strong>guide will show you the recommended secure server settings&nbsp;<\/strong>to use when configuring your email client.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;know exactly which ports and encryption options to select for safe and reliable email delivery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These settings will not affect your website or&nbsp;delete&nbsp;your&nbsp;emails as&nbsp;they simply ensure your connection is encrypted and secure.&nbsp;<\/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-2.png\" alt=\"recommended secure email server settings\" class=\"wp-image-34483\"\/><\/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-settings-mean-and-why-they-matter\">What These Settings Mean (And Why They Matter)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-recommended-secure-email-settings\">Recommended Secure Email Settings&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-which-smtp-port-should-i-choose\">Which SMTP Port Should I Choose?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-beginner-setup-guidance\">Beginner Setup Guidance&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-advanced-optional-for-technical-users\">Advanced (Optional) (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 Steps&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-settings-mean-and-why-they-matter\"><strong>What These Settings Mean (And Why They Matter)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When setting up email in applications like Outlook, Apple Mail, Gmail, or on your mobile device, you must choose:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-incoming-mail-protocol-imap-or-pop3\">Incoming mail protocol (IMAP or POP3)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-port-number\">Port number&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-encryption-type\">Encryption type&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-smtp-authentication\">SMTP authentication&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the correct encryption and port ensures:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-your-password-is-protected\">Your password is protected&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-emails-cannot-be-intercepted\">Emails cannot be intercepted&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-your-account-cannot-be-easily-spoofed\">Your account cannot be easily spoofed&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-your-mail-client-connects-reliably\">Your mail client connects reliably&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If encryption is disabled or mismatched, sending and receiving mail may fail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-recommended-secure-email-settings\"><strong>Recommended Secure Email Settings<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For maximum security and compatibility, we recommend that you use the following settings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While these are the typical settings, you can explore our guides for\u00a0locating\u00a0your server settings specifically in your control panel:\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/Viewing Your Email Settings in cPanel and Webmail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viewing Your Email Settings in cPanel and Webmail<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/viewingyour-email-settings-inwindows-plesk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viewing Your Email Settings in Windows Plesk<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Incoming Mail (IMAP \u2013 Recommended)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-server-host-server-name-or-mail-yourdomain-comport-993-encryption-ssl-tls\">Server: Host server name or mail.yourdomain.com<br>Port: 993&nbsp;<br>Encryption: SSL\/TLS&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-imap-keeps-your-email-synchronised-across-devices\">IMAP&nbsp;keeps your email&nbsp;synchronised&nbsp;across devices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Incoming Mail (POP3 \u2013 Optional)<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-server-host-server-name-or-mail-yourdomain-com-port-995-encryption-ssl-tls\">Server: Host server name or mail.yourdomain.com&nbsp;<br>Port: 995&nbsp;<br>Encryption: SSL\/TLS&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-pop3-downloads-mail-to-one-device-and-is-not-recommended-for-multi-device-use\">POP3&nbsp;downloads mail to one device and is not recommended for multi-device use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Outgoing Mail (SMTP)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-server-mail-yourdomain-com\">Server: mail.yourdomain.com&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-port-option-1-recommended-465-ssl-tls\">Port Option 1 (Recommended):&nbsp;<br>465 \u2013 SSL\/TLS&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-port-option-2-587-starttls\">Port Option 2:&nbsp;<br>587 \u2013 STARTTLS&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-authentication-required-username-full-email-address-password-email-password\">Authentication: Required&nbsp;<br>Username: Full email address&nbsp;<br>Password: Email password&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-always-enable-smtp-authentication\">Always enable&nbsp;SMTP authentication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-which-smtp-port-should-i-choose\"><strong>Which SMTP Port Should I Choose?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Port<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Encryption Type<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Recommendation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>465&nbsp;<\/td><td>Implicit SSL\/TLS&nbsp;<\/td><td>Recommended&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>587&nbsp;<\/td><td>STARTTLS&nbsp;<\/td><td>Acceptable alternative&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;unsure, choose 465 with SSL\/TLS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-beginner-setup-guidance\"><strong>Beginner Setup Guidance<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When configuring your email client:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-enter-your-full-email-address-as-a-username\">Enter your full email address as a username&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-use-your-mailbox-password\">Use your mailbox password&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-select-ssl-tls-when-prompted\">Select SSL\/TLS when prompted&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-choose-port-993-for-imap\">Choose port 993 for IMAP&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-choose-port-465-for-smtp\">Choose port 465 for SMTP&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-enable-authentication\">Enable authentication&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If your app offers \u201cAuto Detect,\u201d manually confirm the ports after setup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-advanced-optional-for-technical-users\"><strong>Advanced (Optional) (For Technical Users)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>When to Use Port 587 <\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Port 465 is blocked by&nbsp;a firewall&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corporate networks restrict implicit SSL&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using submission-based SMTP configuration&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>Troubleshooting Advanced Connections Issues<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verify outbound port access&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm no ISP blocking on 25\/465\/587&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure SSL certificate matches mail hostname&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> Do not disable encryption for troubleshooting.&nbsp;<\/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-double-check-the-port-numbers\">Double-check the port numbers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-confirm-ssl-tls-is-selected\">Confirm SSL\/TLS is selected&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ensure-authentication-is-enabled\">Ensure authentication is enabled&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-use-your-full-email-address-as-the-username\">Use your full email address as the username&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These four checks resolve most configuration issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\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-reset-your-email-password\">Reset your email password&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-confirm-the-mailbox-exists\">Confirm the mailbox exists&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-verify-your-internet-connection-allows-smtp\">Verify your internet connection allows SMTP&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-check-that-your-domain-resolves-correctly\">Check that your domain resolves correctly&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-review-our-smtp-authentication-error-guide\">Review our SMTP Authentication Error guide&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-double-check-your-server-settings-in-your-control-panel\">Double-check your server settings in your control panel&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the issue persists, contact support with a screenshot of your configuration screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\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-port-25-not-secure\">Using port 25 (not secure)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-selecting-none-under-encryption\">Selecting \u201cNone\u201d under encryption&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-forgetting-smtp-authentication\">Forgetting SMTP authentication&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-using-only-the-username-without-domain\">Using only the username without @domain&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-mixing-ssl-and-non-ssl-ports\">Mixing SSL and non-SSL ports&nbsp;<\/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>If you remember just one thing:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-use-imap-993-smtp-465-with-ssl-tls-and-authentication-enabled\"><strong><em>Use IMAP (993) + SMTP (465) with SSL\/TLS and authentication enabled<\/em><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That combination works in&nbsp;nearly every&nbsp;secure email setup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-next-recommended-step\"><strong>Next Recommended Step<\/strong>s&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Configure your email on your selected device, app or platform:&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<\/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<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\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<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\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<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\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>&nbsp;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>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>Outlook Mobile&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><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<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Learn the Difference Between IMAP and POP3&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-the-difference-between-imap-and-pop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding the Difference Between IMAP and POP<\/a><\/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. Does this affect my website?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-no-these-settings-only-affect-your-email-client-connection\">No, these settings only affect your email client connection.&nbsp;<\/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 this be undone once set up?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-yes-email-client-settings-can-be-edited-anytime\">Yes, email client settings can be edited anytime.&nbsp;<\/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 SSL the same as TLS?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-modern-clients-use-tls-under-the-ssl-label-selecting-ssl-tls-is-correct\">Modern clients use TLS under the SSL label. Selecting SSL\/TLS is correct.&nbsp;<\/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 does my app offer STARTTLS?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-starttls-upgrades-an-insecure-connection-to-secure-it-is-acceptable-on-port-587\">STARTTLS upgrades an insecure connection to secure. 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