Want to access your Hostinger emails in a client like Outlook or Thunderbird? You need to enable POP3 first! This guide will show you how, step by step.
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What is POP3?
POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) allows you to download emails from your Hostinger Webmail to your computer or phone. Once downloaded, the emails are stored locally, and you can read them even when offline.
Why Enable POP3?
- Offline Access: Read your emails without an internet connection.
- Better Organization: Use email clients like Outlook, Thunderbird, or Apple Mail.
- Free Up Server Space: Emails are stored on your device, reducing storage usage on Hostinger.
Step 1: Log In to Your Hostinger Email Account
First, sign in to your Hostinger Webmail. Use the credentials provided by Hostinger when you set up your email.
Step 2: Open Webmail Settings
Once you’re inside your email inbox, look for a settings or gear icon at the top right corner. Click on it to access your account settings.
Step 3: Enable POP3
- Find the section labeled POP3 / IMAP settings.
- Make sure the Enable POP3 option is checked.
- Click Save to confirm your changes.
Step 4: Get POP3 Server Details
Now, you need POP3 settings to connect your email to an external client.
- POP3 Server: pop.hostinger.com
- Port: 995
- Encryption: SSL/TLS
- Username: Your full email address
- Password: Your email password
These details will be used when adding the account to an email client.
Step 5: Configure Your Email Client
Now, it’s time to add your Hostinger email to your favorite email client.
- Open your email application (Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, etc.).
- Go to Account Settings and select Add Account.
- Choose Manual Setup and select POP3.
- Enter the POP3 server details from Step 4.
- Save the settings and test the connection.
Step 6: Test Your Configuration
Send yourself a test email to see if everything is working fine. If you can receive emails but not send them, you may need to configure SMTP settings as well.
Final Thoughts
That’s it! You have successfully enabled POP3 for your Hostinger Webmail. Now you can access your emails right from your favorite email client without logging in to Hostinger every time.
Enjoy a smoother email experience!