iCloud Mail SMTP Settings

The iCloud Mail SMTP, IMAP and POP3 settings you need — server smtp.mail.me.com, port 587 (STARTTLS). Copy each field with one click. Free, with no signup.

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iCloud Mail mail settings

Outgoing mail (SMTP)

SMTP server

smtp.mail.me.com

Port — STARTTLS

587

Security

STARTTLS on 587.

Incoming mail (IMAP)

IMAP server

imap.mail.me.com

Port — SSL/TLS

993

Incoming mail (POP3)

POP3

Not supported by this provider.

Sending limits & login

Daily send limit

About 1,000 messages per day and up to 500 recipients per day.

Authentication

Requires an app-specific password — your Apple ID password will not work in third-party clients.

App password

Create one at appleid.apple.com after enabling two-factor authentication.

iCloud Mail does not support POP3. Use IMAP for incoming mail.

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iCloud Mail SMTP, IMAP and POP3 settings

To send email through iCloud Mail, set your outgoing (SMTP) server to smtp.mail.me.com and use port 587 (STARTTLS). STARTTLS on 587.

For incoming mail, use the IMAP server imap.mail.me.com on port 993. Pick the exact values from the tool above and copy them straight into your mail client.

Sending email through iCloud Mail

About 1,000 messages per day and up to 500 recipients per day. Requires an app-specific password — your Apple ID password will not work in third-party clients. Create one at appleid.apple.com after enabling two-factor authentication.

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Common questions about iCloud Mail SMTP settings

What are iCloud Mail's SMTP settings?


iCloud Mail's outgoing (SMTP) server is smtp.mail.me.com. Use port 587 (STARTTLS). STARTTLS on 587. Sign in with your full email address and password (or app password).

What is iCloud Mail's IMAP or POP3 server?


iCloud Mail's incoming IMAP server is imap.mail.me.com on port 993 (SSL/TLS). POP3 is not supported.

Which port should I use for iCloud Mail?


Use port 587 with STARTTLS wherever it's offered — it's the modern standard for authenticated sending. Port 465 with SSL/TLS is a solid alternative. Avoid port 25, which most networks block for client sending. iCloud Mail's recommended value is above.

Why won't my iCloud Mail SMTP connection work?


Check authentication first: Requires an app-specific password — your Apple ID password will not work in third-party clients. Create one at appleid.apple.com after enabling two-factor authentication. Then confirm the host, port and security method match exactly — a 587/SSL or 465/STARTTLS mismatch will fail to connect.

Can I send bulk or cold email through iCloud Mail?


Not at scale. About 1,000 messages per day and up to 500 recipients per day. Providers throttle bursts to fight spam, so pushing cold email through one mailbox hits limits and wrecks deliverability. High-volume outreach belongs on dedicated infrastructure that spreads sending across warmed inboxes — which is what Emailchaser does.

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