How to Configure Namecheap Private Email to Your Favorite E-Mail Program?


Learn how to integrate your Namecheap Private Email address into email clients like Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, or Regzion Software. Use the steps below to get started with IMAP/SMTP securely and efficiently.

Set Up Namecheap Private Email in 4 Easy Steps

Step 1: - Open Your Email Client

Begin by launching the email app of your choice. Supported apps include:

Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, Regzion Software, and other IMAP-compatible platforms.


Step 2: - Input Your Email Credentials

  • Email Address: Enter your full Namecheap (Private Email) Email address (e.g. you@yourdomain.com)
  • Password: Use the password you created for your Namecheap Private Email dashboard

Step 3: - Enter the Server Details

  • IMAP Server: mail.privateemail.com
  • IMAP Port: 993 (SSL/TLS)
  • SMTP Server: mail.privateemail.com
  • SMTP Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (STARTTLS)
  • Encryption Method: SSL/TLS or STARTTLS
  • Username: Your full email address (e.g. you@yourdomain.com)

Step 4: - Finish and Sync Your Mailbox

After entering all settings, click your app's confirm button (such as “Done,” “Finish,” or “Connect”). If your credentials and server settings are correct, your mailbox will begin syncing.

You're now ready to send and receive email using your Namecheap Private Email account from your preferred device or software.