SSL encryption protects email communication by encrypting data as it travels between your device and the mail server. This prevents unauthorised access to login credentials and message content, particularly on public or unsecured networks.
Domains.co.za strongly recommends using SSL encryption for all email clients to ensure secure sending and receiving of email. This guide explains how to configure an email account with SSL encryption using the Domains.co.za mail server settings.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to Setup Email Clients Using SSL
1. Open your email application and select Add Account.
2. Enter your full email address and password.
3. Choose Manual Setup when prompted.
4. Select IMAP or POP3 as the incoming mail protocol.
5. Enter the incoming mail server name provided in cPanel.
6. Enable SSL/TLS encryption for incoming mail.
7. Set the correct incoming port:
IMAP (SSL): 993.
POP3 (SSL): 995.8. Enter the outgoing (SMTP) server name.
9. Enable SSL/TLS encryption for outgoing mail.
10. Set the SMTP port to 465.
11. Use your full email address as the username for both incoming and outgoing servers.
12. Save the settings and send a test email to confirm successful configuration.
Additional Information
- SSL encryption protects email credentials from being intercepted during transmission.
- Unencrypted email connections pose a security risk, especially on public Wi-Fi networks.
- Many internet service providers block non-encrypted email ports by default.
- SSL helps prevent man-in-the-middle attacks during email communication.
- Domains.co.za mail servers automatically manage SSL certificates.
- IMAP with SSL is ideal for syncing email across multiple devices.
- POP3 with SSL is best suited for single-device access with local storage.
Login to Domains.co.za Account
1. Go to the Domains.co.za website Account Login page.
2. Enter your Email and Password and click the Sign In button.
3. You will see the Domains.co.za Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.
