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How to Connect Mailboxes via SMTP
How to Connect Mailboxes via SMTP
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Written by Julia
Updated over 2 months ago

Connecting your mailbox via SMTP ensures seamless email communication through Buzz. Additionally, certain email integrations in Buzz require an SMTP connection before you can set up a native mailbox integration.

Follow this step-by-step guide to set it up effortlessly.

What Is SMTP?

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a standard protocol for sending emails. By connecting your mailbox via SMTP, you gain secure, reliable email delivery directly from your email service.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

  • SMTP and IMAP server details (e.g., smtp.example.com, imap.example.com);

  • Your email address and password;

  • The correct SMTP/IMAP port number (Keep in mind that these settings are pre-configured in the Buzz SMTP setup, but it is always a good idea to double-check for accuracy).

  • Authentication method (e.g., SSL or TLS).

If you don’t have these details, you can contact your email provider. Alternatively, check below in this article for the credentials of the most common email services.

Connecting your Mailbox via SMTP

  1. Log in to your Buzz account.

  2. Go to the Mailboxes tab.

  3. Select + Connect mailbox.

4. Select SMTP as your connection type.

5. Fill in the required fields:

  • Email Credentials: Enter the email address you’re connecting along with its password.

Please be aware that for certain mailboxes, you will need to generate a unique app password and enter it in the email password field. To do this, click the arrow icon in the bottom-right corner and follow the instructions in the pop-up window:

  • SMTP Server: Type your SMTP server (e.g., smtp.example.com).

  • Port Number: Enter the SMTP port (common ports: 587 for TLS or 465 for SSL).

  • Choose the encryption method (SSL/TLS).

  • Fill in the same fields for IMAP, then click Save.

SMTP Integration Credentials for Popular Email Providers

Here are the SMTP credentials for some of the most commonly used email providers. Use these details to quickly set up your mailbox integration with Buzz.

Gmail

SMTP server:smtp.gmail.com

SMTP port: 465

IMAP server:imap.gmail.com

IMAP port: 993

Outlook

SMTP port: 587

IMAP port: 993

Amazon SES

SMTP server:

SMTP port: 465

IMAP server:

IMAP port: 993

Exchange

SMTP server: smtp.office365.com

SMTP port: 587

IMAP port: 993

Yahoo

SMTP server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com

SMTP port: 465

IMAP server: imap.mail.yahoo.com

IMAP port: 993

Please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Support team if you encounter any issues.

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