IMAP Account Settings & App Password Guide
Complete setup guide with step-by-step screenshots, video tutorials, hostnames, and ports for Gmail, Yahoo, Yandex, AOL, Zoho, Rediff, iCloud, and AT&T to easily connect with MailsDaddy Email Backup and IMAP Migration tools.
Choose Your Email Platform
Click on your email provider icon below to view its illustrated setup tutorial and app password generation steps.
Gmail / G Suite IMAP Backup & App Password
Check all settings, enable IMAP protocol, and create a 16-character App Password before connecting.
1Enable 2-Step Verification & Generate App Password
- Click on your Google Account profile avatar in the upper-right corner and select "Manage your Google Account".
- Navigate to the "Security" tab on the left. Under "How you sign in to Google", turn on 2-Step Verification.
- Once 2-Step Verification is active, visit: myaccount.google.com/apppasswords.
- Re-enter your Google password when prompted.
- Enter an App name (e.g., MailsDaddy Backup) and click Create.
- Google will display a 16-character passcode. Copy this code and use it in the password field of the MailsDaddy software.
2Enable IMAP Protocol in Gmail Settings
Log in to your Gmail web interface and click on the Gear icon in the top-right corner:
Click on "See all settings", then open the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab. Under IMAP access, select "Enable IMAP":
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Save Changes":
IMAP & SMTP Server Settings Reference Table
Quick lookup for server hostnames, port numbers, and authentication modes across all major providers.
| Provider | Incoming IMAP Server | IMAP Port & SSL | Outgoing SMTP Server | SMTP Port & SSL | Authentication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gmail / Google Workspace | imap.gmail.com | 993 (SSL / TLS) | smtp.gmail.com | 465 (SSL) | App Password Required |
 Yahoo Mail | imap.mail.yahoo.com | 993 (SSL / TLS) | smtp.mail.yahoo.com | 465 (SSL) | App Password Required |
 Yandex Mail | imap.yandex.com | 993 (SSL / TLS) | smtp.yandex.com | 465 (SSL) | App Password Required |
 AOL Mail | imap.aol.com | 993 (SSL / TLS) | smtp.aol.com | 465 (SSL) | App Password Required |
 Zoho Mail | imap.zoho.com | 993 (SSL / TLS) | smtp.zoho.com | 465 (SSL) | App Password Required |
 Rediffmail / Enterprise | imap.rediffmailpro.com | 993 (SSL / TLS) | smtp.rediffmailpro.com | 587 (SSL / TLS) | App Password Required |
 Apple iCloud Mail | imap.mail.me.com | 993 (SSL / TLS) | smtp.mail.me.com | 587 (STARTTLS) | App Password Required |
 AT&T Mail (SBCGlobal / Bellsouth) | imap.mail.att.net | 993 (SSL / TLS) | smtp.mail.att.net | 465 (SSL) | App Password Required |
Using a Custom Domain or Private Mail Server (cPanel / Plesk)?
If your email is hosted on your own domain (e.g. [email protected]), your incoming IMAP server is typically mail.yourdomain.com on port 993 with SSL/TLS encryption. You can use your standard webmail password unless your administrator has enabled 2FA. For assistance, reach out to our Support Team.
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