IMAP Proxy Settings: Mail IMAP Proxy Configuration Guide

Teach you to use proxy IP to solve the problem of mail sending and receiving.

Recently, a lot of small partners asked me to use Outlook to collect company mail always stuck in the login screen, with the cell phone to send and receive attachments and slow to death. In fact, these cases are eighty percent of the network environment, today teach you to use proxy IP to completely solve these problems.

Why does an email client need to hang a proxy?

Many enterprise email servers have aGeographical limitationFor example, if the head office is located in Hangzhou, the mailboxes of foreign employees may be intercepted if they are directly connected. There are also some companies that have set up mail systemIP whitelistingIf you're traveling and want to check your email, you're out of luck.

This is where a proxy IP is needed toFake local network environmentFor example, if you are in Guangzhou but send and receive emails through a proxy IP in Hangzhou, the system will think you are logging in from a "secure area". For example, if you are in Guangzhou, but send and receive emails through a proxy IP in Hangzhou, the system will think that you are logging in from a "secure area".

Choosing the right type of agent is important

Comparison of three common proxy IP types on the market:

Special Note: If your company email is bound toFixed IP WhitelistingIf you have a static IP address, be sure to choose a static residential proxy. Dynamic IPs trigger security verification every time they are changed.

Practical Configuration Guide

Using ipipgo's proxy service as an example, the specifics are actually easier than you might think:

Outlook Settings

1. Open Account Settings → Server Settings
2. Check the box "Use the following proxy server". 3.
3. select SOCKS5 (recommended) or HTTPS for the type.
4. fill in the proxy IP address obtained from ipipgo. 5. fill in the corresponding number for port (customer service will tell you).
5. port fill in the corresponding number (customer service will provide)
6. check the "authentication required" fill in the account password

Note! Test it by sending a small file to make sure the proxy speed is up to standard before handling important emails.

Mobile Setup Tips

Android and iOS system settings are a bit different:

Android users:
Settings → WLAN → Long press on current network → Modify network → Advanced options → Proxy manual configuration

Apple users:
You need to download the configuration file from the ipipgo website.
(Don't download the third party client from the app store)

I have encountered several users feedback Apple cell phone setup is not successful, 80% is not installed the official website configuration file, directly manually fill in the parameters are easy to miss steps.

Frequently Asked Questions First Aid Kit

Q：When the proxy IP is connected, the speed of receiving mail becomes slower?
A: Priority check is not selected transnational nodes, such as people in the country but hanging the United States agent. It is recommended to screen in the background of ipipgoLatency below 100msof the node.

Q：What is the error of SSL certificate after configuration?
A: Try lowering the SSL encryption level of the client from TLS1.3 to TLS1.2, some old systems are not compatible with the new protocol.

Q: What should I do if my enterprise mailbox requires a fixed IP?
A: Directly on ipipgo's static residential package, 35 dollars can be a monthly package with a fixed IP. remember to let the network administrator to add this IP to the whitelist.

A guide to avoiding the pitfalls of choosing a service provider

There are a variety of proxy services on the market, but email proxies should pay special attention to these points:

1. must haveSOCKS5 protocolSupport (many cheap packages only give HTTP)
2. The IP pool should be large enough to avoid multiple people sharing the same IP to be blackmailed
3. Preferably available1 to 1 technical guidance(like ipipgo's customer service can remotely assist with configuration)

Finally, a word of caution: do not buy cheap hourly billing package, mail agent is a long-term demand. ipipgo monthly package can save half the money, business users can also invoice reimbursement, than those pheasant agent reliable.