Dynadot Help

Email Protocol Overview

POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3): This protocol is used for receiving emails from a mail server to your email client (like Outlook, Gmail, etc.).

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): SMTP is used for sending emails from your email client to a mail server.

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol): IMAP is used for accessing emails stored on a mail server from multiple devices.

Configuration Instructions

Different email clients have their configurations; thus, it is first required to clarify which of the above settings should be set up and then retrieve the email settings. We have two plans for email hosting:

For Free Plan, we provide POP3 only. (SMTP or IMAP are not supported.)
For Pro Plan, we provide POP3, SMTP, and IMAP for remote access.

Steps to Access Your Settings

To access your POP3, SMTP, or IMAP settings of our email service, please follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your Dynadot account.
2. Select "My Emails" from the left-side menu bar.
3. Select "Sign In". A new page should load in a new browser window.
4. Choose the email account you want under the Mailboxes section, located in the bottom left corner of the screen.
5. Click on the Gear icon (General Settings) at the top of the left-side menu bar.
6. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Now, if it's:
   • Free Plan: You'll see "POP Download", please toggle "POP is enabled" on;
   • Pro Plan: You'll see "Remote Access" box, please toggle "Remote Access Enabled" on and press the "Save" button.

Note: Please make sure that "Remote access" is enabled if you want to set up your Email accounts on email clients.

Want SMTP and IMAP access? No problem! Just upgrade to the Pro plan for full access and enjoy the best email experience!

Want to set up your Email accounts on email clients? Check out these additional instructions:
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Gmail
iPhone
iPad
Mac Mail
Microsoft Outlook
Thunderbird