Set Up Your "Lycos Mail" in Third-Party Applications


Follow these simple steps to configure your Lycos email account with your favorite email client, such as Thunderbird, Regzion, or Outlook. It only takes a few minutes to set up!

Quick Setup Guide for Lycos Email

1) Open Your Email Client or Regzion Software

To begin, launch your preferred email application (Thunderbird, Regzion, Outlook, etc.). Make sure it is updated to avoid any compatibility issues.

2) Enter Your Lycos Email Details

In the email client’s settings, enter the following details:

  • Email Address: Your full Lycos email (e.g., youremail@lycos.com)
  • Password: The password you use for Lycos webmail.
  • IMAP Server: imap.lycos.com
  • IMAP Port: 993 (Use this for secure email retrieval)
  • Encryption: SSL/TLS (Ensure this is selected for secure connections)
  • SMTP Server: smtp.lycos.com
  • SMTP Port: 465 (For sending emails securely)
  • Encryption: SSL/TLS (To securely send emails)

3) Authenticate Your Account

After entering your details, click Login or Connect (depending on your email client). This will verify your credentials with Lycos Mail and establish a secure connection.

4) Start Using Your Lycos Email

Once connected, your Lycos email account will be fully synchronized with the email client. You can start sending, receiving, and managing emails directly from your client.