Mail.ru SMTP Settings
Mail.ru, which has over 100 million active email accounts and 400 million total mailboxes, has SMTP compatibility, allowing users to access their emails from any desktop or mobile device.
Below are the Mail.ru SMTP settings:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| SMTP Host: | smtp.mail.ru |
| SMTP Port: | 465 SSL/TLS |
| SMTP Username: | Your full email address (name@domain.com) |
| SMTP Password: | Password generated for external applications (do not enter your Mail.ru password) |
Mail.ru Email Receiving Settings
Apart from SMTP, Mail.ru also supports POP3 and IMAP, allowing you to check your messages using other email programs, even when you are offline.
Here are the Mail.ru POP3 settings and the Mail.ru IMAP settings.
Mail.ru POP3 settings
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| POP3 Host: | pop.mail.ru |
| POP3 Port: | 995 |
| Requires SSL: | Yes |
| POP3 Username: | Your full email address (name@domain.com) |
| POP3 Password: | Password generated for external applications (do not enter your Mail.ru password) |
Mail.ru IMAP settings
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| IMAP Host: | imap.mail.ru |
| IMAP Port: | 993 |
| Requires SSL: | Yes |
| IMAP Username: | Your full email address (name@domain.com) |
| IMAP Password: | Password generated for external applications (do not enter your Mail.ru password) |
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Key Points to Remember for Mail.ru
First, you must specify that the outgoing mail server (SMTP) requires authorization in the email program's settings.
Create a password for the external application and input it instead of your Mail.ru password to access your Mail.ru account through the email program.
Here is how to create a password for an external application:
- Go to Mail ID settings → Security → and Passwords for External Applications.
- Select Add from the drop-down menu.
- To give the password a title, type the application's name.
- Make a copy of the code.
- Rather than your usual Mail.ru password, enter a new password into the email software.
💡 Tip: If your email software requires a password each time you log in, use that external application password rather than your Mail.ru password. Although you can use one password for many email programs, you should create a new password each time for security reasons.
POP3 vs. IMAP: What’s The Difference
When setting up an email address in an email client, you must decide whether you wish to use POP3 or IMAP. Both are methods of connecting to the mail server to read your messages using an email client. But here is how they are different:
- IMAP is an acronym for Internet Message Access Protocol. The message is stored on the server rather than on the local device, such as a computer, with IMAP.
- The acronym POP3 stands for Post Office Protocol. It will connect to POP3 mail and attempt to keep the messages on the local device, whether computer or mobile.
Finally, if you will be accessing your email from several devices, IMAP is the way to go. If you only have one device and a high amount of messages, POP3 is the way to go. IMAP is more likely to meet the demands of the majority of organizations.
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Mail.ru Email Settings - FAQs:
Why am I not getting my emails in Mail.ru?
Check your inbox storage and spam filter. Clean Email can help clear space and sort real mail.
Why are my Mail.ru emails not coming through?
They might be filtered or blocked. Clean Email helps you identify missed messages.
What is the SMTP server for Mail.ru?
Typically smtp.mail.ru, port 465 with SSL or 587 with STARTTLS.
Mail.ru not sending emails—how to fix it?
Check authentication settings, port, and encryption type.
What is the incoming mail server for Mail.ru?
IMAP: imap.mail.ru, Port 993 with SSL. POP3: pop.mail.ru, Port 995.
What are the IMAP settings for Mail.ru?
Host: imap.mail.ru, Port 993, SSL required.
Where can I find Mail.ru mail settings?
Within your Mail.ru webmail settings or help center.
What is the POP server for Mail.ru?
pop.mail.ru with Port 995 and SSL enabled.
Cannot send message using Mail.ru server—what now?
Check SMTP login and port configuration.
Is Mail.ru IMAP or POP3?
Both are supported. IMAP is recommended for syncing.
