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How to Connect Hosting Panel SMTP Mail Server on iOS Mobile Apps

This guide explains how to configure your hosting panel email account to work with iOS Mail, Gmail, and Outlook mobile apps on iPhone and iPad devices. Hosting panel email accounts use standard SMTP/IMAP settings that are compatible with iOS email clients.

Important: Hosting panel email accounts require proper authentication. Ensure you have your full email address and password ready. Some hosting providers may require you to enable SMTP authentication or specific ports in your hosting control panel.

Overview

Hosting panels manage email accounts using standard SMTP (port 465/587) and IMAP (port 993) protocols. iOS devices have a built-in Mail app that supports these protocols, and you can also use third-party apps like Gmail and Outlook with the same server settings.

Prerequisites

1

Active Hosting Panel Email Account

You must have an active email account created in your hosting control panel (e.g., user@yourdomain.com).

2

Email Credentials

Have your full email address and password ready.

3

Server Information

Know your mail server hostname (usually mail.yourdomain.com, yourdomain.com, or your server's IP address).

4

iOS Version

Ensure your device is running iOS 12 or later for best compatibility.

Hosting Panel SMTP/IMAP Server Settings

Use these standard settings for hosting panel email accounts. Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain name.

Setting Value
Email Address yourname@yourdomain.com
Password Your hosting panel email password
IMAP Server mail.yourdomain.com or yourdomain.com
IMAP Port 993 (SSL/TLS)
SMTP Server mail.yourdomain.com or yourdomain.com
SMTP Port 465 (SSL/TLS) or 587 (STARTTLS)
Username yourname@yourdomain.com (full email address)
Authentication Yes (required)
Note: Some hosting providers use different server hostnames. If mail.yourdomain.com doesn't work, try your main domain (yourdomain.com) or contact your hosting provider for the correct mail server address.

iOS Built-in Mail App Setup

1

Open Settings

Go to your iPhone/iPad Settings app.

2

Mail Settings

Scroll down and tap "Mail" → "Accounts" → "Add Account".

3

Select Other

Tap "Other" at the bottom of the account type list.

4

Add Mail Account

Tap "Add Mail Account" and enter your name, email address, password, and a description.

5

Manual Configuration

iOS will attempt auto-configuration. If it fails, you'll see IMAP/SMTP fields to fill manually.

6

Enter IMAP Settings

Fill in the Incoming Mail Server details:

  • Name: Your Name
  • Email: yourname@yourdomain.com
  • Description: Hosting Mail
  • Host Name: mail.yourdomain.com
  • User Name: yourname@yourdomain.com
  • Password: Your email password

7

Enter SMTP Settings

Fill in the Outgoing Mail Server details:

  • Host Name: mail.yourdomain.com
  • User Name: yourname@yourdomain.com
  • Password: Your email password
  • Use SSL: Yes
  • Authentication: Yes
  • Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS)

8

Save Configuration

Tap "Next" and allow iOS to verify the settings. Your account will be added to the Mail app.

Gmail App Setup (iOS)

1

Open Gmail App

Launch the Gmail app on your iPhone/iPad.

2

Add Account

Tap your profile picture in the top right → "Add another account" → "Other".

3

Enter Email Address

Enter your full hosting panel email address and tap "Next".

4

Enter Password

Input your email account password and tap "Next".

5

Manual Setup

If auto-configuration fails, select "Manual setup" → "IMAP".

6

Configure Servers

Enter your IMAP server (mail.yourdomain.com, port 993, SSL) and SMTP server (mail.yourdomain.com, port 465 or 587, SSL/TLS) with your full email as username.

7

Complete Setup

Tap "Next" and allow Gmail to verify settings. Your account will be configured.

Outlook App Setup (iOS)

1

Open Outlook App

Launch Microsoft Outlook on your iPhone/iPad.

2

Add Account

Tap "Get Started" → "Add Account" → enter your email address → "Connect".

3

Enter Password

Input your email password when prompted.

4

Advanced Settings

If auto-configuration fails, tap "Advanced Settings" or "IMAP/SMTP".

5

Enter Server Details

Input your IMAP server (mail.yourdomain.com, port 993, SSL) and SMTP server (mail.yourdomain.com, port 465 or 587, SSL/TLS).

6

Complete Setup

Tap "Sign in" to finish the configuration.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Authentication Failed: Verify your email address and password. Ensure you're using the full email address as the username.
Cannot Connect to Server: Check if your hosting provider has firewall restrictions. Try using your main domain instead of the mail subdomain.
Port Blocked: Some networks block SMTP ports. Try port 587 with STARTTLS if port 465 doesn't work.
SSL Certificate Errors: Hosting servers may use self-signed certificates. iOS may show a warning that you can accept to proceed.
Mail App Keeps Asking for Password: Go to Settings → Mail → Accounts → your account → Account → Advanced, and ensure the username is your full email address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to enable anything in my hosting panel?

Usually not, but ensure that SMTP authentication is enabled for your email account. Some hosting providers require you to whitelist your IP address or enable SMTP access.

Can I use the same settings across all iOS email apps?

Yes, the IMAP and SMTP server settings are identical whether you use the built-in Mail app, Gmail, or Outlook on iOS.

What if my domain doesn't have a mail subdomain?

You can use your main domain (yourdomain.com) as the server address, or contact your hosting provider for the correct mail server hostname.

Why can I receive but not send emails?

This indicates an SMTP configuration issue. Double-check your outgoing mail server settings, especially the port number and SSL/TLS settings.

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