Set up SwishEmail

Connect your @swish.email mailbox to your favorite app in minutes. Use the quick settings below or follow the step‑by‑step guides.

Universal Settings

SettingValue
Account typeIMAP
Incoming mail server (IMAP)amalia.mx.swishhost.net
IMAP port993 (SSL/TLS)
Outgoing mail server (SMTP)amalia.mx.swishhost.net
SMTP port587 (STARTTLS)
UsernameYour full email (e.g., jane.doe@swish.email)
PasswordYour mailbox password

If prompted for security type, choose SSL/TLS for IMAP and STARTTLS for SMTP.

Microsoft Outlook (Windows/Mac)

  1. Open OutlookFileAdd Account.
  2. Enter your email (e.g., jane.doe@swish.email) → Connect → select IMAP.
  3. Incoming: amalia.mx.swishhost.net, Port 993, Encryption: SSL/TLS.
  4. Outgoing: amalia.mx.swishhost.net, Port 587, Encryption: STARTTLS.
  5. Authenticate with your full email + password → Finish.

Apple Mail (macOS & iOS)

  1. System Settings (or Settings on iOS) → MailAccountsAdd AccountOther Mail Account.
  2. Enter name, your email, and password. Choose IMAP.
  3. Incoming: amalia.mx.swishhost.net, Port 993, SSL On.
  4. Outgoing: amalia.mx.swishhost.net, Port 587, SSL On, Auth: Password.

Gmail (via IMAP)

  1. Open Gmail Settings → See all settingsAccounts and Import.
  2. Under Check mail from other accounts choose IMAP linking (not POP).
  3. Incoming: amalia.mx.swishhost.net, Port 993, SSL Yes.
  4. Outgoing: amalia.mx.swishhost.net, Port 587, STARTTLS Yes.
  5. Username: full email, Password: your mailbox password.

Mozilla Thunderbird

  1. Add Mail Account → enter name, email, password → Configure manually.
  2. IMAP: amalia.mx.swishhost.net, 993, SSL/TLS, Auth: Normal password.
  3. SMTP: amalia.mx.swishhost.net, 587, STARTTLS, Auth: Normal password.

Android Mail apps

  1. Add account → Email → enter your address and password → choose IMAP.
  2. Incoming: amalia.mx.swishhost.net, 993, Security: SSL/TLS.
  3. Outgoing: amalia.mx.swishhost.net, 587, Security: STARTTLS.

Troubleshooting

  • Login failed: Make sure you used your full email (e.g., jane.doe@swish.email) and correct password.
  • Cannot send mail: Ensure SMTP uses STARTTLS on port 587.
  • Cannot receive mail: Ensure IMAP uses SSL/TLS on port 993.