Heeeey lemlister! 👋
Want to nail your SMTP and IMAP configurations? Let’s dive in! 🚀
⛔️ Incompatible SMTP Providers
Before we start, please note that the following SMTP providers are not compatible with lemlist:
Sengrid
Mailgun
Sendinblue
Mailjet
O2switch
AmazonSES
Postmark
Cloudmark
Hostgator
Proton Mail
1. How to Set Up Your SMTP and IMAP
Step 1: Access Settings
1️⃣ Navigate to the Settings section in the side menu.
2️⃣ Click on Sending Settings and select Connect new email address.
Step 2: Select "Other Email Provider"
Choose Other email provider (SMTP/IMAP) as your connection type.
Step 3: Enter Your Email and Password
1️⃣ Type in the email address and password you want to connect.
2️⃣ Click Connect—lemlist will recognize the need for additional setup and open a pop-up window for SMTP/IMAP configuration.
Step 4: Configure SMTP and IMAP
SMTP (Outgoing Mail Server)
Provide the SMTP host and port details from your email provider.IMAP (Incoming Mail Server)
Enter the IMAP host and port to enable lemlist to check your inbox for replies.
💡 Pro Tip: The username/password is usually the same for both SMTP and IMAP settings.
This step is essential for:
▪️ Stopping follow-up sequences when replies are received.
▪️ Recording replies in your campaign reports.
▪️ Creating new opportunities.
▪️ Allowing you to reply to emails directly from lemlist.
2. Test and Save Your Settings
After filling in the required fields:
1️⃣ Click Save changes to test the connection.
2️⃣ If successful, your email account is ready to go! 😇
3️⃣ Don’t forget to Save changes again to finalize the setup.
Need Help?
If you still have questions or run into issues, don’t hesitate to ping us in the chat. We’re here to help you every step of the way. 🤗
Enjoy seamless emailing, lemlister! 🚀❤️