# How to set up a secure SSL/TLS IMAP email account on Android using Samsung Email

> Set up your Kualo email account on Android using the Samsung Email app with secure SSL/TLS settings.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/email-other-devices/how-to-setup-a-secure-ssltls-imap-email-account-on-your-android-device-using-samsung-email
Updated: 2026-06-09

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Set up your Kualo-hosted email account on Android using the Samsung Email app with secure IMAP over SSL/TLS. You will need the Samsung Email app installed before you begin.

## Prerequisites

- The Samsung Email app installed on your device (available from the Google Play Store)
- Your full email address and password
- Your mail server hostname - find this in cPanel under **Email Accounts > Connect Devices**. In most cases it is `mail.yourdomain.com`

## Add the account

1. Swipe up on your home screen to open the app drawer, search for **Email**, then tap the app.

   ![Samsung Email app in app drawer](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/ab/8d/ab8dfc0baeb238dac7907e67fb54338709a49725.jpg)

2. If you already have an account set up, tap the **Menu** button, then go to **Settings > Add Account**.

   ![Menu button in Samsung Email](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/a9/43/a94327d9e638637321d7227c4e01939931ed21d6.jpg)

   ![Add Account option in Settings](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/6a/9c/6a9c8bdd00db56f226eb33844222b25179c11335.jpg)

3. Select **Other** as the account type.

   ![Account type selection screen](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/e1/8f/e18f82046975794afb311e726c78458ccdc8441b.jpg)

4. Enter your email address and password, then tap **Manual setup**.

   ![Email and password entry screen](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/e0/f4/e0f4ad2887a648d3262101f63eada3cee18a00c4.jpg)

5. Select **IMAP account**.

   ![IMAP account type selection](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/8a/cb/8acb37452940dfc57a6c34171cabe9b53b6f6ae0.jpg)

## Configure incoming mail (IMAP)

6. Scroll down and fill in the incoming server settings:

   | Setting | Value |
   |---|---|
   | Username | Your full email address |
   | Password | Your email password |
   | IMAP server | `mail.yourdomain.com` (check cPanel > Email Accounts > Connect Devices) |
   | Security type | SSL (Accept all certificates) |
   | Port | 993 |

   ![Incoming server settings screen](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/3d/29/3d2946e6ab3df3a704a40b3d6b0ff40d1ffa7a86.jpg)

## Configure outgoing mail (SMTP)

7. Scroll down and fill in the outgoing server settings:

   | Setting | Value |
   |---|---|
   | SMTP server | `mail.yourdomain.com` (check cPanel > Email Accounts > Connect Devices) |
   | Security type | SSL (Accept all certificates) |
   | Port | 465 |
   | Require authentication | Enabled |
   | Username | Your full email address |
   | Password | Your email password |

   ![Outgoing server settings screen](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/77/63/77632c9093f970c0b4d40f8594e04ca8337ac355.jpg)

## Finish setup

8. Tap **Sign in**. If the details are correct, your inbox will load and the account is ready to use.

:::tip
If the connection fails, double-check your server hostname in cPanel under **Email Accounts > Connect Devices**, and confirm your password is correct.
:::

If you run into any problems, [contact the Kualo support team](https://www.kualo.com/company/contact).

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_Source: Kualo Knowledgebase — https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/email-other-devices/how-to-setup-a-secure-ssltls-imap-email-account-on-your-android-device-using-samsung-email · © Kualo Ltd._