Mail.com IMAP Setup Guide

🔑 About Mail.com and IMAP

Mail.com supports IMAP access, which allows EmailWatch to securely monitor your inbox for important emails. You'll need to enable IMAP in your Mail.com settings and use your regular account password to connect.

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Important: IMAP access must be enabled in your Mail.com settings before EmailWatch can connect to your account.

Access your Mail.com account settings

Click the button below to open Mail.com and sign in to your account:

Open Mail.com Open in New Tab

Enter your Mail.com email address and password to sign in.

Open Email Settings

Navigate to POP3 and IMAP settings

Once logged in:

Click the gear icon (Settings) in the top navigation
Look for POP3 & IMAP or Mail Settings in the left sidebar
Click on POP3 & IMAP to access the IMAP settings

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Tip: Mail.com is part of the same family as GMX, so the interface may look similar. Look for "POP3 & IMAP" in the settings menu.

Enable IMAP Access

Allow third-party apps to access your email

In the POP3 & IMAP settings:

Find the option for Enable access to this account via POP3 and IMAP
Make sure IMAP is enabled (toggle on or check the box)
Click Save to apply the changes

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If you see a message about third-party access, this is normal. IMAP access is required for EmailWatch to connect to your account.

Prepare Your Credentials

You'll use your regular Mail.com password

Mail.com allows you to use your regular account password for IMAP access. Make sure you know:

Your full Mail.com email address (e.g., [email protected])
Your Mail.com account password

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Note: Mail.com offers many domain options like @email.com, @usa.com, @consultant.com, etc. Use your complete email address including the domain.

Enter Your Credentials in EmailWatch

Complete your email setup in the app

Now open the EmailWatch app and add your Mail.com account:

Go to Add Email Account in the app
Select Mail.com or Other IMAP as your email provider
Enter your full Mail.com email address
Enter your Mail.com password
Tap Connect or Save

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Pro tip: The IMAP server settings for Mail.com are: Server: imap.mail.com, Port: 993, SSL: On

🎉 You're All Set!

Your Mail.com email account should now be connected to EmailWatch. You can start creating alert rules for your important emails!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which email domains does Mail.com support?

Mail.com offers many domain options including @mail.com, @email.com, @usa.com, @post.com, @europe.com, @consultant.com, and many more. All of them use the same IMAP server (imap.mail.com).

Why can't EmailWatch connect to my Mail.com account?

Make sure IMAP is enabled in your Mail.com settings (Step 3). Also verify that you're using your full email address (including the domain) and the correct password.

Is Mail.com the same as GMX?

Mail.com and GMX are both owned by the same parent company (1&1 Mail & Media), which is why their interfaces are similar. However, they use different servers and your Mail.com credentials won't work with GMX servers.

Is it safe to enable IMAP access?

Yes, IMAP is a standard protocol for accessing email. Your connection is encrypted using SSL/TLS, and EmailWatch only reads your emails to check for matches against your rules.

Can I disable IMAP access later?

Yes, you can disable IMAP access at any time by going back to your Mail.com settings and turning off the IMAP option. EmailWatch will no longer be able to access your email.

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