Mail Accounts
Configure and manage the email accounts used for automated mail operations through the Local Server.
➕ Adding an Account
To add a new email account, click the + Add Account button. You will need to provide the following details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Account Name | A friendly name to identify the account (e.g., "Primary Gmail"). |
| IMAP Host | The IMAP server address (e.g., imap.gmail.com). |
| IMAP Port | The port for IMAP connections (e.g., 993). |
| SMTP Host | The SMTP server address (e.g., smtp.gmail.com). |
| SMTP Port | The port for SMTP connections (e.g., 587). |
| Email Address | The full email address of the account. |
| App Password | The application-specific password (required for Gmail and other providers). |
Common Email Provider Settings
Use these settings for popular email services. Note that for most services, you must use an App Password instead of your regular password.
| Provider | IMAP Host | IMAP Port | SMTP Host | SMTP Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gmail | imap.gmail.com | 993 | smtp.gmail.com | 587 or 465 |
| Yahoo | imap.mail.yahoo.com | 993 | smtp.mail.yahoo.com | 465 or 587 |
| Outlook | outlook.office365.com | 993 | smtp.office365.com | 587 |
| iCloud | imap.mail.me.com | 993 | smtp.mail.me.com | 587 |
TIP
Always ensure that IMAP Access is enabled in your email provider's settings before attempting to connect. Search "How to enable IMAP on gmail account"
🛠️ Account Management
Once an account is added, it will appear as a card in the Mail Accounts list. Each card features several actions on the right side:
| Action | Icon | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Test IMAP | 🔄 | Verifies the receiving settings by attempting to connect to the IMAP server. |
| Test SMTP | 🚀 | Verifies the sending settings by attempting to connect to the SMTP server. |
| Edit Account | ✏️ | Opens the account configuration modal to update settings. |
| Delete Account | 🗑️ | Removes the account from the Local Server. |
| View Emails | ➡️ | Opens the email viewer for this specific account. |
📝 Other Actions
- Compose: Opens a window to manually write and send an email through the selected account.