Setup guide

Set up AXO on any device.

Follow the steps for your platform below. Most clients connect in under two minutes. You'll need your AXO email address and password.

iPhone & iPad

iOS 15 or newer · Built-in Mail app

  1. Open SettingsMailAccountsAdd Account.
  2. Tap Other, then Add Mail Account.
  3. Enter your name, AXO email address, password, and a description.
  4. Choose IMAP. For both incoming and outgoing servers, use:
    • Host: imap.axoemail.com / smtp.axoemail.com
    • Username: your full email address
    • Password: your AXO password
  5. Tap Next, then Save. Mail and Contacts will sync automatically.

Android

Gmail app · Android 10 or newer

  1. Open the Gmail app, tap your avatar → Add another account.
  2. Select Other and enter your AXO email address.
  3. Choose Personal (IMAP) and enter your password.
  4. Incoming server: imap.axoemail.com, port 993, SSL/TLS.
  5. Outgoing server: smtp.axoemail.com, port 465, SSL/TLS.
  6. Confirm sync preferences and tap Next to finish.

Apple Mail (macOS)

macOS Ventura or newer

  1. Open MailSettingsAccounts+.
  2. Select Other Mail Account and click Continue.
  3. Enter your name, AXO email address, and password.
  4. When prompted for server details, use imap.axoemail.com and smtp.axoemail.com.
  5. Click Sign In. Choose which apps (Mail, Notes) to sync and finish.

Outlook

Microsoft 365 desktop & web

  1. Open Outlook → FileAdd Account (on Mac: ToolsAccounts).
  2. Enter your AXO email address and click Advanced optionsLet me set up my account manually.
  3. Choose IMAP as the account type.
  4. Incoming: imap.axoemail.com, port 993, SSL/TLS.
  5. Outgoing: smtp.axoemail.com, port 465, SSL/TLS, requires authentication.
  6. Enter your password and click Connect.

Thunderbird

Version 115 or newer

  1. Open Thunderbird and choose FileNewExisting Mail Account.
  2. Enter your name, AXO email address, and password.
  3. Click Configure manually and enter the IMAP/SMTP values from the sidebar.
  4. Set authentication to Normal password and connection security to SSL/TLS.
  5. Click Done — Thunderbird verifies and finishes setup.

Any IMAP client

Fastmail, Spark, Airmail, Proton Mail Bridge, etc.

Use the following values when your client asks for custom IMAP/SMTP configuration:

IMAP host
imap.axoemail.com
IMAP port
993 (SSL/TLS)
SMTP host
smtp.axoemail.com
SMTP port
465 (SSL/TLS)
Username
your full email address
Authentication
Normal password