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how to activate pop3 in hostinger webmail

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• Posted on May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

To activate and configure POP3 access for your Hostinger email account, follow these steps:(Hostinger)

1. Verify POP3 Support:

Hostinger’s email services support POP3, IMAP, and SMTP protocols, all enabled by default. (Hostinger)

2. Gather POP3 Configuration Details:

You’ll need the following settings to set up your email client:(Hostinger)

• POP3 (Incoming Mail):
  • Host: pop.hostinger.com(Truehost)
  • Encryption: SSL
  • Port: 995
• SMTP (Outgoing Mail):
  • Host: smtp.hostinger.com(Hostinger)
  • Encryption: SSL
  • Port: 465

3. Configure Your Email Client:

Set up your preferred email client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, Gmail) using the above POP3 and SMTP settings. Detailed instructions for various clients are available in Hostinger’s support resources. (Hostinger)

4. Enable POP3 in Hostinger Webmail (If Required):

Typically, POP3 is enabled by default. However, if you encounter issues:

• Log in to your Hostinger webmail.
• Navigate to Settings.
• Look for an option related to POP3 or Forwarding and POP/IMAP.
• Ensure that POP3 is enabled.

If you don’t find this option, it’s likely that POP3 is already active.

5. Test Your Configuration:

After setting up, send a test email to confirm that both sending and receiving functions work correctly.

If you encounter any issues during this process, consider consulting Hostinger’s support documentation or reaching out to their customer support for assistance.