How to setup Brandsplash website Hosting IMAP email account for your domain

Professional Website Hosting: Configuring Your IMAP Email

At Brandsplash, we provide domain hosting and we can help you create professional email accounts using your own domain. Having an email address that matches your company domain (like info@brandsplash.co.za) along with a website development process that serves your business, instantly elevates your business’s credibility, reinforces your brand with every message, and shows clients you’re serious about your professional image. A significant upgrade from generic email providers.

Quick Check: Website Hosting Details for Email Setup

Before diving into the setup process, make sure you have the following information on hand:

Email Address: The full email address you want to set up (e.g., test@brandsplash.co.za).
Password: The password associated with your email account.
IMAP Server Details: The incoming and outgoing server details, which can typically be found in the support section of your email provider’s website.
- Incoming IMAP server (e.g., mail.brandsplash.co.za).
- Outgoing SMTP server (e.g., mail.brandsplash.co.za).
Ports and Security Type: IMAP uses port 993 with SSL/TLS for secure communication, while SMTP typically uses port 587 for TLS or 465 for SSL.

Having this information will make the setup smooth and help avoid common errors during configuration.

Open the Settings App

Start by opening the Settings app on your Android device. Scroll down to locate the Accounts section.
Tap on Accounts and select Add Account. Depending on your device and Android version, you may see a list of account types such as Email, IMAP, POP3, etc.

Select IMAP

If prompted, choose IMAP as your account type. If you see just Email, continue, and you’ll have the option to specify IMAP during manual setup.

Enter Your Email Address

Type in your complete email address (e.g., test@brandsplash.co.za). Once entered, tap Next.

Select Manual Setup

If given the choice between Automatic and Manual setup, always choose Manual Setup. This allows you to manually specify the server settings for IMAP and SMTP, ensuring greater control and flexibility.

Configure Incoming IMAP Server Settings

IMAP Server: Enter your provider’s IMAP server address (e.g., mail.brandsplash.co.za).
Port: Use 993 for secure SSL/TLS connections.
Security Type: Choose SSL/TLS for encrypted connections.
Username: This is typically your email address.
Password: Enter the password for your email account.
Tap Next to continue.

Configure Outgoing SMTP Server Settings

SMTP Server: Enter your provider’s SMTP server address (e.g., mail.brandsplash.co.za).
Port: Use 465.
Security Type: Choose the correct security protocol (SSL or TLS) based on your provider’s recommendation.
Authentication: Ensure that the option for Require Sign-in is enabled.
Username: Again, this is typically your full email address.
Password: Use the same password associated with your email account.
Tap Next.

Account Options

Choose how frequently your device should check for new emails (e.g., every 15 minutes, every hour, etc.).
Enable or disable options such as Sync email, Notify me when email arrives, and other settings as per your preference.
Tap Next to proceed.

Finalize Setup

Enter a descriptive name for the account (e.g., Work Email, Personal Email, etc.) to differentiate it from other accounts on your device.
Also, specify the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages.
Tap Done to complete the setup process.

Now that you’ve set up your professional IMAP email account, you’re ready to make a lasting impression with every email you send. Your new email address not only streamlines your communication but also reinforces your brand identity. If you need any assistance or have questions about your email setup, contact us. We also provide a range of digital solutions that can help your business grow, see how we can help you.