Zoho Mail SMTP Settings

The Zoho Mail SMTP, IMAP and POP3 settings you need — server smtp.zoho.com, port 587 (STARTTLS) or 465 (SSL/TLS). Copy each field with one click. Free, with no signup.

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Zoho Mail mail settings

Outgoing mail (SMTP)

SMTP server

smtp.zoho.com

Port — STARTTLS

587

Port — SSL/TLS

465

Security

SSL/TLS on 465 (recommended) or STARTTLS on 587.

Incoming mail (IMAP)

IMAP server

imap.zoho.com

Port — SSL/TLS

993

Incoming mail (POP3)

POP3 server

pop.zoho.com

Port — SSL/TLS

995

Sending limits & login

Daily send limit

Varies by plan — free plans have low daily send limits.

Authentication

Enable IMAP/POP access in Zoho Mail settings first. Use an app-specific password if two-factor auth is on.

App password

Generate one at accounts.zoho.com > Security > App Passwords.

Customers on the EU data centre use smtp.zoho.eu / imap.zoho.eu / pop.zoho.eu instead.

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Zoho Mail SMTP, IMAP and POP3 settings

To send email through Zoho Mail, set your outgoing (SMTP) server to smtp.zoho.com and use port 587 (STARTTLS) or 465 (SSL/TLS). SSL/TLS on 465 (recommended) or STARTTLS on 587.

For incoming mail, use the IMAP server imap.zoho.com on port 993, or POP3 at pop.zoho.com on port 995. Pick the exact values from the tool above and copy them straight into your mail client.

Sending email through Zoho Mail

Varies by plan — free plans have low daily send limits. Enable IMAP/POP access in Zoho Mail settings first. Use an app-specific password if two-factor auth is on. Generate one at accounts.zoho.com > Security > App Passwords.

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Common questions about Zoho Mail SMTP settings

What are Zoho Mail's SMTP settings?


Zoho Mail's outgoing (SMTP) server is smtp.zoho.com. Use port 587 (STARTTLS) or 465 (SSL/TLS). SSL/TLS on 465 (recommended) or STARTTLS on 587. Sign in with your full email address and password (or app password).

What is Zoho Mail's IMAP or POP3 server?


Zoho Mail's incoming IMAP server is imap.zoho.com on port 993 (SSL/TLS). If you prefer POP3, use pop.zoho.com on port 995.

Which port should I use for Zoho 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. Zoho Mail's recommended value is above.

Why won't my Zoho Mail SMTP connection work?


Check authentication first: Enable IMAP/POP access in Zoho Mail settings first. Use an app-specific password if two-factor auth is on. Generate one at accounts.zoho.com > Security > App Passwords. 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 Zoho Mail?


Not at scale. Varies by plan — free plans have low daily send limits. 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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