The mail app built into Windows.
THE STEPS
- Open Mail and go to Accounts > Add account.
- Choose Advanced setup, then Internet email.
- Email address and username: the full email address.
- Password: as set in cPanel.
- Account name and the name shown on sent messages: as you wish.
- Incoming email server: mail.yourdomain.com:993
- Account type: IMAP4.
- Outgoing server: mail.yourdomain.com:465
- Leave all four tick boxes enabled, including "Outgoing server requires authentication" and "Use the same username and password".
- Sign in.
NOTE THE PORT SYNTAX
Windows Mail expects the port appended to the hostname with a colon. Omitting it is the most common cause of setup failing here.
LIMITATIONS
Windows Mail is basic: limited folder handling, limited search and no rules. For business use, Outlook or Thunderbird is a better tool.
Microsoft has been phasing this app out in favour of the newer Outlook. If yours prompts to migrate, expect to re-enter these settings.
