Connect Webmail to Third-Party Email

Why Connect Webmail to Third-Party Email Clients?

Using third-party email clients allows you to:

• Access and manage emails offline.
• Use advanced email features and integrations.
• Consolidate multiple email accounts in one place.

Step 1: Gather Your Webmail Server Settings

Before configuring your email client, you need your webmail’s incoming and outgoing mail server settings. Typically, these are:

• Incoming Mail Server (IMAP): mail.yourdomain.com
• Incoming Mail Server (POP3): mail.yourdomain.com
• Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): mail.yourdomain.com

Note: Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain name.

Step 2: Find Your Email Account Credentials

You will need:

• Your full email address (e.g., user@yourdomain.com)
• Your email password (reset via cPanel if forgotten)

Step 3: Configure Your Email Client

Microsoft Outlook

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Enter your email address and click Connect.
3. Choose IMAP or POP3 depending on your preference.
4. Enter the incoming and outgoing server details:
   • Incoming Server: mail.yourdomain.com
   • Outgoing Server: mail.yourdomain.com
   • Use SSL/TLS encryption for both servers.
5. Enter your username and password when prompted.
6. Finish the setup and test sending/receiving emails.

Gmail

1. Log into your Gmail account.
2. Go to Settings > See all settings > Accounts and Import.
3. Under Check mail from other accounts, click Add a mail account.
4. Enter your webmail email address and click Next.
5. Select Import emails from my other account (POP3) and click Next.
6. Fill in the POP server settings:
   • POP Server: mail.yourdomain.com
   • Port: 995
   • Check Always use a secure connection (SSL).
7. Enter your email username and password.
8. Click Add Account and follow prompts to send emails using Gmail’s interface.

Mozilla Thunderbird

1. Open Thunderbird and select Account Settings > Account Actions > Add Mail Account.
2. Enter your name, email address, and password.
3. Click Continue and then select IMAP or POP3.
4. Manually enter the incoming and outgoing server settings if needed:
   • Incoming Server: mail.yourdomain.com
   • Outgoing Server: mail.yourdomain.com
5. Use SSL/TLS for encryption and authenticate with your username and password.
6. Complete the setup and test your email.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Double-check your server names, ports, and security settings.
• Make sure your email password is correct.
• Verify that your hosting provider allows external email client connections.
• Contact Hiverift Support if you encounter persistent issues.

Summary

Connecting your webmail to third-party email clients enhances your email experience by enabling offline access, better management, and integration with other tools. Use the steps above to set up your preferred email client today!