cPanel email in the Gmail app on your mobile device - Android or IOS Print

Gather Email Settings

You’ll need the following details from your cPanel account:

Step 2: Set Up the Gmail App

1. Open the Gmail App:

   • Download the Gmail app if it’s not already installed on your mobile device.

2. Add a New Account:

   • Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner.
   • Select Add another account.

3. Choose Email Type:

   • Tap Other (for custom email setups).

4. Enter Your Email Address:

   • Type [email protected] and tap Next.

5. Select Account Type:

   • Choose IMAP (recommended) or POP3:
     • IMAP syncs emails across devices.
     • POP3 downloads emails to your phone and doesn’t sync them.

6. Incoming Server Settings:

   • Username: Full email address (e.g., [email protected]).
   • Password: Your email password.
   • IMAP Server: mail.yourwebsite.com.
   • Port: 993 (SSL) or 143 (Non-SSL).
   • Security Type: SSL/TLS (for encrypted connections).

7. Outgoing Server Settings:

   • SMTP Server: mail.yourwebsite.com.
   • Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (STARTTLS).
   • Security Type: SSL/TLS or STARTTLS.
   • Username: Full email address (e.g., [email protected]).
   • Password: Your email password.

8. Finalize Setup:

   • Tap Next and Gmail will verify the settings.
   • Adjust sync settings (e.g., frequency of checking for new emails).
   • Name the account (e.g., "Work Email") and set a display name for outgoing emails.