SMTP/IMAP Configuration

Direct Email Client Setup

Configure your email client to connect directly to our servers using the following settings:

IMAP Settings (Incoming Mail)

• Server: mail.paranoia.zone
• Port: 993
• Security: SSL/TLS
• Authentication: Username and Password

SMTP Settings (Outgoing Mail)

• Server: mail.paranoia.zone
• Port: 587
• Security: SSL/TLS
• Authentication: Username and Password

Supported Email Clients

Thunderbird

1. Open Thunderbird
2. Go to Account Settings
3. Add Mail Account
4. Enter your email address and password
5. Thunderbird will auto-detect settings

Outlook

1. Open Outlook
2. Go to File → Add Account
3. Enter your email address
4. Choose "Advanced options"
5. Enter the server settings above

Apple Mail

1. Open Mail app
2. Go to Mail → Add Account
3. Choose "Other Mail Account"
4. Enter your credentials and server settings

Mobile Apps

• iOS Mail: Add account with manual settings
• Android Gmail: Add account with manual settings
• K-9 Mail: Recommended for Android

Security Notes

• Always use SSL/TLS encryption
• Never use unencrypted connections
• Your password is never stored in plain text
• All connections are encrypted end-to-end

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Port 993 blocked: Try port 143 with STARTTLS
• Port 587 blocked: Try port 465 with SSL
• Authentication failed: Check username format (full email address)

Firewall Settings

Ensure these ports are open:

• 993 (IMAP SSL)
• 587 (SMTP SSL)
• 143 (IMAP STARTTLS - alternative)
• 465 (SMTP SSL - alternative)

Advanced Configuration

Manual Settings Summary

IMAP Server: mail.paranoia.zone:993 (SSL)
SMTP Server: mail.paranoia.zone:587 (SSL)
Username: your-email@domain.com
Password: your-password

Test Connection

You can test your connection using:

• IMAP: telnet mail.paranoia.zone 993
• SMTP: telnet mail.paranoia.zone 587

Need help? Contact support at postmaster@paranoia.zone