GMX Mail IMAP, POP and SMTP settings
The server names, ports and sign-in details you need to add GMX Mail to Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird or any other email app.
Quick answerIncoming (IMAP):
imap.gmx.com, port 993, SSL/TLS. Outgoing (SMTP): mail.gmx.com, port 587, STARTTLS.GMX Mail server settings
| Type | Server | Port | Security |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMAP (incoming) | imap.gmx.com | 993 | SSL/TLS |
| POP (incoming) | pop.gmx.com | 995 | SSL/TLS |
| SMTP (outgoing) | mail.gmx.com | 587 | STARTTLS |
| SMTP (outgoing) | mail.gmx.com | 465 | SSL/TLS |
Username and password
Username: Your full GMX address.
Password: Your GMX password. If you turn on two-factor authentication, GMX asks you to create an application-specific password for mail apps.
Good to know
- IMAP and POP must be turned on first: in GMX, go to Email Settings › POP3 & IMAP and allow access.
- These are the settings for gmx.com. German gmx.de and gmx.net accounts use different servers (imap.gmx.net and mail.gmx.net).
How to set it up in a mail app
- Open your mail app and choose to add an account. If it offers "Other", "Manual setup" or "Advanced", pick that.
- Choose IMAP (recommended) or POP.
- Enter the incoming and outgoing servers, ports and security from the table above.
- Use the username and password described below.
- Turn on "Outgoing server requires authentication" and use the same username and password.
If it doesn't work
- Login fails with the right password
- Turn on POP3 and IMAP access in GMX settings first.
Getting a bounce with a code like 550 or 5.7.26 when you send? Look it up in the SMTP error code library.
Questions people ask
- What is the GMX IMAP server?
- imap.gmx.com, port 993, with SSL/TLS.
- What is the GMX SMTP server?
- mail.gmx.com, port 587, with STARTTLS.
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