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Steps to configure an IMAP Account in eM Client

Step 1: Open eM Client.
Step 2: From the menu click on Tools, followed by Accounts and then select New Account.
Step 3: In the New Account window click on Mail and select Other.
Step 4: Under Identity enter your e-mail address (e.g.: mail@example.com).
Step 5: Under Incoming Server enter the following information:

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Select the type of incoming server you’re using: IMAP
Incoming server: hostname (or) mail.yourdomain (e.g.: mail.example.com).
For IMAP use 143 – SSL Disabled ( If SSL enabled Use 993)
User name: Enter your entire e-mail address (e.g.: mail@example.com).
Password: Enter the password for this account.
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Step 6: Click Next.
Step 7: Under Outgoing Server enter the following information:

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Outgoing server: hostname (or) mail.yourdomain (e.g.: mail.example.com).
Outgoing SMTP port – 25 or 587 or 26 ( If SSL enabled use 465)
User name: Enter your entire e-mail address (e.g.: mail@example.com).
Password: Enter the password for this account. This is the same password used for incoming mail.
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[Note: If you are using SSL port numbers, kindly use server hostname for Incoming and Outgoing mail servers.]

Step 8: Click Next.
Step 9: eM Client will now test your settings. Once this has been done, click Next.
Step 10: Under Account details enter the following information:

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Your name: Enter the name that you would like recipients to see next to your e-mail address.
Account name: Enter your e-mail address.
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Step 11: Click Next.
Step 12: Click Finish to save your settings.

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