Configure Your Plesk Windows Mail Account in Outlook (IMAP)

This guide shows you how to add your Plesk Windows mail account to Microsoft Outlook using IMAP for incoming mail and SMTP for outgoing mail. IMAP ensures your emails stay synchronized across all devices.

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Step 1: Add Account in Outlook

1. Open Outlook.
2. Click File in the top-left corner.
3. Select Add Account.
4. Enter your email address and tick Set up account manually.
5. Choose IMAP as the account type.

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Step 2: Incoming Mail Settings (IMAP)

• Account type: IMAP
• Server hostname: mail.plesk-secure.com
• Username: Full email address (e.g. user@yourdomain.com)
• Password: The password you set in Plesk
• Security: SSL/TLS
• Port: 993

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Step 3: Outgoing Mail Settings (SMTP)

• Account type: SMTP
• Server hostname: mail.plesk-secure.com
• Username: Full email address (e.g. user@yourdomain.com)
• Password: The password you set in Plesk
• Security: SSL/TLS
• Port: 465

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Step 4: Finish Setup

Click Finish. Outlook will test the connection. If successful, your account is ready to use. You can now send and receive emails securely.

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Troubleshooting Tips

• Authentication failed? Double-check your username (full email address) and password.
• Cannot connect? Ensure SSL/TLS is enabled and ports are correct (993 for IMAP, 465 for SMTP).
• Firewall issues? Make sure your local firewall or antivirus allows Outlook to connect.
• Still stuck? Contact Fast2Host Support.

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Using IMAP keeps your mailbox synchronized across devices. SMTP ensures secure outgoing mail delivery.