OVH Mail SMTP Settings
"Simple Mail Transfer Protocol" is what the abbreviation SMTP stands for. The configuration of your outgoing mail server, which allows the software to send and receive electronic mail over the internet, is described using this protocol.
Now that we have gotten that out of the way, the OVH Mail SMTP settings are as follows:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| SMTP Host: | smtp.mail.ovh.ca |
| SMTP Port: | 465 SSL |
| SMTP Username: | Your full email address (name@domain.com) |
| SMTP Password: | Your email account password |
OVH Email Servers For Receiving Messages
In contrast to sending messages, which requires the SMTP settings, the OVH Mail POP and IMAP settings are necessary for receiving emails.
The settings for receiving messages are below:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| POP3 Host: | pop.mail.ovh.ca |
| POP3 Port: | 995 |
| Requires SSL: | Yes |
| POP3 Username: | Your full email address (name@domain.com) |
| POP3 Password: | Your email account password |
OVH Mail IMAP Settings
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| IMAP Host: | imap.mail.ovh.ca |
| IMAP Port: | 993 |
| Requires SSL: | Yes |
| IMAP Username: | Your full email address (name@domain.com) |
| IMAP Password: | Your email account password |
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Additional Key Points to Remember
Aside from the different email server settings, using OVH Mail seamlessly is possible by taking note of the following points.
If you have an OVHcloud Web Hosting package enabled, you will have access to email accounts. Your ability to send and receive emails using these addresses is independent of your device.
💡 Note: If you are having trouble setting up your mailbox on your device, check the instructions supplied by OVH or contact the program developers you are using to see if they can make the necessary adjustments.
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POP3 vs. IMAP: What's The Difference
When configuring an email address in a client application, you can choose between using POP3 or IMAP.
You can use either the POP or the IMAP protocol when you need to get a message from an email server so that you can see it on your device. Nevertheless, there are significant distinctions between the two, and the existence of those distinctions affords one over the other in several scenarios where the advantages of the former are more favorable.
IMAP stands for "Internet Message Access Protocol." Messages sent and received via IMAP are saved on the server rather than on the recipient's machine. POP3 stands for "Post Office Protocol," on the other hand. As soon as you begin using POP3 mail, your personal computer or mobile device will attempt to connect and preserve the message in the location where you initially stored it.
In the end, IMAP is the protocol recommended for obtaining email across various devices because it is generally more versatile. POP may be a better option for you if you want to access all of your emails even when you are not connected to the internet and you already have a device that is devoted to your email.
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OVH Email Settings - FAQs:
Why am I not getting emails in OVH Mail?
Check DNS, MX records, and inbox limits. Clean Email can help surface ignored messages.
Why are OVH emails not coming through?
It might be domain misconfiguration. Clean Email helps isolate inbox issues.
What is the SMTP server for OVH?
ssl0.ovh.net, Port 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS).
OVH not sending emails—what to check?
Verify credentials, authentication, and port settings.
What’s the incoming mail server for OVH?
IMAP: ssl0.ovh.net, Port 993; POP: ssl0.ovh.net, Port 995.
What are OVH IMAP settings?
IMAP: ssl0.ovh.net, Port 993, SSL enabled.
Where do I find OVH Mail settings?
Through your OVH dashboard or mail client preferences.
What is the POP server for OVH?
ssl0.ovh.net, Port 995 with SSL.
Cannot send messages via OVH—how to fix?
Double-check your port and encryption method.
Is OVH Mail IMAP or POP3?
Supports both—IMAP recommended.
