Incoming Mail Account

Store credentials and settings for receiving e-mail from a POP3 or IMAP server.

Server for Incoming Mail

Host
The address of the incoming mail server, typically in the form pop.company.com or imap.company.com, or an IP address. Consult your mail provider's documentation for the correct address.
Port
The port used to connect to the mail server. Common defaults: 110 for POP3 (regular and STARTTLS) and 995 for POP3 over SSL/TLS. Consult your mail provider's documentation for the correct port.
Authentication method
The method used to authenticate with the server:
  • Plain text — username and password required.
  • Login — username and password required.
  • OAuth — username and an OAuth provider configuration required.
Username
The login name for the mail account. May be just a username or a full address (e.g. username@mailserver.com) depending on the server.
Password
The password for the specified username.
Confirm password
Retype the password to verify it was entered correctly.
OAuth provider
Required when OAuth is selected as the authentication method. Press Configure to open the OAuth manager and create or edit OAuth accounts.
Protocol
The protocol used to receive messages:
  • POP3 — retrieves messages from the server and typically removes them.
  • IMAP — accesses messages on the server without removing them by default.
Consult your mail provider's documentation for the supported protocol.
Security mode
The type of connection to the mail server:
  • None — unencrypted connection.
  • STARTTLS — upgrades a plain connection to encrypted.
  • SSL / TLS — encrypted from the start of the connection.
Check server identity
When enabled, AnyFileBackup verifies that the server's SSL certificate matches the server's address. Recommended for secure connections.

Miscellaneous

Display title
A custom name shown in the account list. If left blank, the server host address is used.
Notes
Free-text notes about this account.
Used by
A read-only list of tasks that reference this account.
Account ID
A unique identifier for this account. Use the Copy to clipboard button to copy it. This value cannot be changed.
Modified
The date and time the account was last modified. Updated automatically.
Created
The date and time the account was created. Cannot be changed.