--- title: "Connecting a Custom Email via SMTP/IMAP" description: "A guide on how to connect a custom email via SMTP/IMAP" url: https://help.crono.one/en/articles/51-connecting-a-custom-email-via-smtpimap collection: "Settings" updated: 2026-09-15 language: en --- # Connecting a Custom Email via SMTP/IMAP A guide on how to connect a custom email via SMTP/IMAP If your email provider is not Gmail or Outlook, you can connect it to **Crono** using your custom SMTP and IMAP settings. This setup lets you send and receive emails directly from Crono. ### Step 1: Go to Mailbox settings 1. Open **Crono**. 2. Navigate to **Account Settings → Integrations → Mailbox**. 3. Click **Add new**. 4. In the modal that appears, select **Other email provider**. 5. Click **Connect**. ### Step 2: Fill in your email provider details You’ll now see this form: ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/ghelparticle/j1nlua9W7CxzIehttbxuHOh0ywYfQNr8z9sxmEFpYhea38qt2d0BALu98xhSsAv4jHZjfYqf0UR.png) Fill in each field as follows: - **Sender name:** The name shown when you send emails from Crono - **Email address:** Your full email address **SMTP settings:** - **Login:** Your full email address - **Password:** Your email password - **Server address:** SMTP host from your provider - **Port:** Usually 465 - **Enable SSL:** Keep this checked if your provider supports SSL **IMAP settings:** - **Login:** Your full email address - **Password:** Your email password - **Server address:** IMAP host from your provider - **Port:** Usually 993 - **Enable SSL:** Keep this checked if your provider supports SSL **If your mailbox uses two-factor authentication:** your normal account password will not work here. You need an app-specific password, generated in your email provider’s own security settings, and you use that in the Password fields above for both SMTP and IMAP. The steps to create one differ from provider to provider, so check your provider’s documentation. Once all fields are filled in, click **Save**. ### Step 3: Test the connection Crono will verify your SMTP and IMAP configuration automatically. If the connection is successful, your mailbox will appear in the list and start syncing. If the connection fails, double-check: - Your email and password are correct. - You’re using the right ports and SSL/TLS settings. - IMAP access is enabled in your email account. - If two-factor authentication is enabled on the mailbox, you are using an app-specific password and not your account password. ### Common providers

Provider	SMTP Host	SMTP Port	IMAP Host	IMAP Port
Aruba	smtps.aruba.it	465	imaps.aruba.it	993
Hostinger	smtp.hostinger.com	465	imap.hostinger.com	993
Fastmail	smtp.fastmail.com	465	imap.fastmail.com	993
SiteGround	am6.siteground.biz	465	am6.siteground.biz	993
Titan Email	smtp.titan.email	465	imap.titan.email	993

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