How to Configure Zoho Mail Account as IMAP in Outlook for Windows

Are you looking for a step-by-step guide to set up your Zoho mail account in Outlook for Windows? Look no further! In this article, we will walk you through the process of configuring your Zoho mail account as an IMAP account in Microsoft Outlook.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following information:

* Your Zoho account email address (username) - This is the same email address used for Email Hosting users.

* Incoming server details:

+ For organization accounts, use the incoming server provided by Zoho for your domain.

+ For personal accounts, use the default incoming server.

Step-by-Step Configuration

To set up your Zoho mail account in Outlook, follow these steps:

1. Choose Service: In the 'Add Account' page, select 'POP or IMAP' and click Next.

2. Manual Setup: Locate and select 'Manual setup or additional server types', and click Next.

3. Server Information: For specific configuration related to your account, check this section.

Enabling IMAP Access in Outlook

To enable IMAP access in Outlook:

1. Launch the Microsoft Outlook application in your Windows system.

2. Go to Settings > Mail Accounts > IMAP Access > Enable IMAP Access by clicking the checkbox.

Enabling IMAP Access in Zoho Mail Account

To enable IMAP access in your Zoho mail account:

1. Log in to your Zoho Mail account and navigate to Settings > IMAP Access.

2. Click on the 'Enable' button to enable IMAP access.

Additional Notes

Please note that if you have any existing filters, auto-replies, forwarding rules or other customized configurations in your current email configuration, these will need to be manually reconfigured after migration is complete.

Before attempting to set up your new email account in Outlook, please log in to the webmail first in case you need to set up your password.

For further help with your Zoho email account, please visit 'Do not download software from unofficial websites.'.

By following these steps, you should now be able to configure your Zoho mail account as an IMAP account in Microsoft Outlook for Windows. Remember to enable IMAP access both in Outlook and in your Zoho mail account for a seamless email experience.

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