# Setup Email on eM Client (IMAP)

eM Client provides a modern, intuitive interface for managing your communications. This guide will walk you through setting up your mailbox using **Automatic Setup** (recommended) or manual configuration.

As with our other desktop guides, we recommend using **IMAP with SSL/TLS** to ensure your data stays synchronized across all your devices and is protected by our professional backups.

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## Option 1: Automatic Setup (Recommended)

If your DNS is configured with Autodiscover, eM Client can automatically detect your server settings in seconds.

1. **Start the Wizard:** Open eM Client and go to **Menu &gt; Accounts**. Click on **Add Account**.
2. **Enter Email:** In the **Automatic Setup** section, enter your full email address and click **Start**.  
      
    [![eM Client - email setup - step 1.PNG](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/em-client-email-setup-step-1.PNG)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/em-client-email-setup-step-1.PNG)
3. **Account Details:** Enter the name you want recipients to see when you send an email (e.g., "John Smith") and an account name for your internal list. Click **Next**.   
      
    [![eM Client - email setup - step 2.PNG](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/em-client-email-setup-step-2.PNG)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/em-client-email-setup-step-2.PNG)
4. **Encryption:** You will be asked about PGP encryption. For most users, we recommend selecting **Continue without encryption** unless you specifically require PGP technology. Click **Next**.  
      
    [![eM Client - email setup - step 3.PNG](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/em-client-email-setup-step-3.PNG)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/em-client-email-setup-step-3.PNG)
5. Choose your synchronization options (e.g., "Last 3 days" for faster initial setup) and click **Finish**.  
      
    [![eM Client - email setup - step 4.PNG](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/em-client-email-setup-step-4.PNG)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/em-client-email-setup-step-4.PNG)
6. **Authentication:** A window will appear asking for your credentials. Enter your email password and click **OK**. Ensure "Save password" is checked to avoid repeated prompts.

## Option 2: Manual Configuration

If you need to enter settings manually or want to use specific ports, follow these steps:

1. **Select Mail:** In the New Account window, instead of Automatic Setup, click the **Mail** tab and select **Other**. Click **Next**.  
      
    [![eM Client - manual email setup - step 1.PNG](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-1.PNG)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-1.PNG)
2. **Incoming Server:** Select **IMAP**
    
    
    - **Hostname:** `imap.emailarray.com`
    - **User name:** Your full email address.
    - **Password:** Your email account password.
    - **Port:** 993
    - **Security:** SSL/TLS  
          
        [![eM Client - manual email setup - step 3.PNG](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-3.PNG)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-3.PNG)
3. **Outgoing Server:**
    
    
    - **Hostname:** `smtp.emailarray.com`
    - **User name:** Your full email address.
    - **Password:** Your email account password.
    - **Port:** 465
    - **Security:** SSL/TLS  
          
        [![eM Client - manual email setup - step 4.PNG](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-4.PNG)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-4.PNG)
4. **Test Configuration:** eM Client will verify both the SMTP and IMAP connections. Once you see the green **"Ok"** status for both, click **Next**.  
      
    [![eM Client - manual email setup - step 5.PNG](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-5.PNG)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-5.PNG)
5. **Account Details:** Enter your name (as it should appear on sent mail) and an internal account name. Click **Next**.  
      
    [![eM Client - manual email setup - step 6.PNG](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-6.PNG)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-6.PNG)
6. **Encryption:** Select **Continue without encryption** and click **Next**.  
      
    [![eM Client - manual email setup - step 7.PNG](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-7.PNG)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-7.PNG)
7. **Finish:** Choose your message sync time period (e.g., **"All time"**) and click **Finish**.  
      
    [![eM Client - manual email setup - step 8.PNG](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-8.PNG)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/em-client-manual-email-setup-step-8.PNG)