Hushmail SMTP Settings
Anant Gupta
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Hushmail SMTP: A Complete Configuration Guide
Hushmail is a fully hosted, web-based email service focused on privacy and security.
It works out of the box in a browser and can also be set up in popular email clients on desktop and mobile.
In addition to webmail, Hushmail supports standard protocols like SMTP for sending and POP3/IMAP for receiving so you can integrate your Hushmail account with apps like Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, Gmail’s “Send mail as,” and more.
This guide covers everything you need to configure Hushmail’s SMTP server for outgoing mail, along with POP3 and IMAP settings for reliable incoming mail across your devices.
Why Configure Hushmail SMTP Settings?
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the standard for sending email. By adding Hushmail’s SMTP server to your email client, you can send messages directly from your Hushmail address, ensuring proper authentication and delivery—without being tied to the browser.
This is especially useful if you prefer managing mail in Outlook or Apple Mail, or if you want to send from your Hushmail address using another client while keeping Hushmail’s security posture.
Hushmail SMTP Settings
Use these details to configure outgoing mail in any email client:
- SMTP Server Address: smtp.hushmail.com
- Username: Your full Hushmail email address (e.g., example@hushmail.com)
- Password: Your Hushmail password
- Port Number (Secure): 465 (SSL)
- Authentication: Required (use the same username and password as your login)
Tip: Hushmail requires a secure, encrypted connection for SMTP. Use port 465 with SSL enabled in your client’s outgoing server settings.
Hushmail POP3 and IMAP Settings
You’ll also choose POP3 or IMAP for incoming mail, depending on how you want to access your messages.
Hushmail POP3 Settings (for single-device downloads)
POP3 downloads mail to one device and does not sync state across devices. Once downloaded, messages typically don’t remain available to other apps.
- POP3 Host: pop.hushmail.com
- POP3 Port: 995
- SSL Required: Yes
- POP3 Username: Your full email address (name@domain.com)
- POP3 Password: Your email account password
Hushmail IMAP Settings (recommended for multiple devices)
IMAP keeps your mailbox on the server and syncs read/unread status, folders, and sent mail across all your devices.
- IMAP Host: imap.hushmail.com
- IMAP Port: 993
- SSL Required: Yes
- IMAP Username: Your full email address (name@domain.com)
- IMAP Password: Your email account password
Step-by-Step: Configuring Hushmail SMTP in Your Email Client
The process is similar in Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, and Gmail’s “Send mail as.”
- Open your email client’s settings.
- Add a new account (or “Add another email address” for send-as).
- Enter your name and your Hushmail email address.
- Incoming mail:
- Choose IMAP (recommended) with imap.hushmail.com, port 993, SSL on; or
- Choose POP3 with pop.hushmail.com, port 995, SSL on.
- Outgoing mail (SMTP):
- Server: smtp.hushmail.com
- Port: 465
- Security: SSL enabled
- Authentication: Required; use your full Hushmail email and password
- Save your settings and send a test email to confirm delivery.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Sending limits: Hushmail enforces rate limits to prevent abuse.
- Webmail: Up to 350 emails per 24 hours
- POP/IMAP (email clients): Up to 2,000 emails per 24 hours
- Encryption behavior: Messages between Hushmail users are encrypted automatically. For recipients outside Hushmail, you can enable on-demand encryption from the compose window in webmail (and follow Hushmail’s prompts for secure delivery).
- Security best practices: Always use SSL/TLS for both incoming and outgoing servers. Require authentication for SMTP.
- POP vs IMAP: Choose IMAP if you use multiple devices. POP is only suitable when you want to download and manage mail on a single device.
Conclusion
Hushmail offers secure, standards-based email you can use in your favorite clients with minimal setup. Configure SMTP on port 465 (SSL) for authenticated sending, pair it with IMAP on port 993 for seamless syncing, and you’ll have a private, reliable email workflow across all your devices. If you plan to send high volumes, keep Hushmail’s sending limits in mind and consider your use case to ensure consistent deliverability and compliance with best practices.
