How do I set up my Private Email email account?
What SMTP/IMAP settings should I use for Private Email? How do I manually configure a Private Email account?
If your email is hosted with Private Email, follow the steps below to connect your mailbox to Startups.com.
Step 1: Select your email provider
Under Email Provider, select Other, then click Apply.
Note: Private Email is not listed as a dedicated provider, so it should be configured using the Other option.
Step 2: Configure the SMTP (Outgoing) settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| SMTP Server Host | mail.privateemail.com |
| Port | 465 |
| Username | Your full email address |
| Password | Your email account password |
| Security Type | SSL |
Step 3: Configure the IMAP (Incoming) settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| IMAP Server Host | mail.privateemail.com |
| Port | 993 |
| Username | Your full email address |
| Password | Your email account password |
| Security | SSL |
Step 4: Save your settings
After entering the details above, save the configuration and allow the delivery test to complete. If the settings are correct, your email account should connect successfully.