Awesome! Since you're using Vivahost, here's how to set up your IMAP email account in Microsoft Outlook on Mac, using Vivahost-specific settings.
âś… Vivahost Email Settings for IMAP Setup
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Email Address | you@yourdomain.co.za (replace with your actual address) |
| Username | Same as your email (e.g. you@yourdomain.co.za) |
| Password | Your email password (set when the mailbox was created) |
| Incoming Mail Server | mail.yourdomain.co.za |
| Port (IMAP) | 993 |
| Encryption | SSL/TLS |
| Outgoing Mail Server | mail.yourdomain.co.za (SMTP) |
| Port (SMTP) | 465 |
| Encryption (SMTP) | SSL/TLS |
đź’» Outlook Setup Steps Recap (Using Vivahost Settings)
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Open Outlook
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Go to Outlook > Settings > Accounts
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Click "+" > New Account
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Enter your email address and click Continue
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When prompted, choose IMAP/POP or "Other Account"
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Manually enter:
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Email + password
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Incoming:
mail.yourdomain.co.za, port 993, SSL -
Outgoing:
mail.yourdomain.co.za, port 465, SSL
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Save and finish
⚠️ Trouble Sending Emails?
Make sure your ISP or firewall isn’t blocking port 465. If sending still fails:
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Try switching the SMTP port from 465 to 587.
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Make sure SMTP authentication is enabled (use same username/password as incoming).
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