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How to Set Up Bluehost OX Mail with POP and IMAP Settings

After creating an email account, you can configure it with an email application on your desktop or mobile device. This guide will walk you through how to set up OX email using either POP or IMAP protocols, with secure SSL/TLS settings. For users with Professional Email, refer to How to Configure Bluehost Professional Email on Other Apps for setup instructions. This article applies only to customers whose accounts have been migrated to the Account Manager experience. If you're unsure, check out our New vs Old View Side-by-Side Comparison article. Before you configure your email client, consider upgrading to Professional Email or Google Workspace. These services provide domain-based email addresses, enhanced security, and productivity tools tailored to your business.

  • Understanding POP, IMAP & SMTP
  • OX Mail Settings
  • Additional Email Client Resources
  • Summary

Understanding POP, IMAP & SMTP​

IMAP(Recommended for Multiple Devices) |

  • Synchronizes email across all devices.
  • Server-side actions like delete , move , or mark as read reflect everywhere.
  • Best for users accessing email via phone, tablet, and computer.

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POP (Use for Single Device Access) |

  • Downloads and removes email from the server.
  • Suitable if you prefer managing emails offline or need to save server space.

SMTP (For Sending Emails) |

  • Used for sending emails.
  • Most clients auto-detect SMTP via Autodiscover.

OX Mail Settings​

UsernameYour email address: john@example.com
PasswordThe password for that email account.
Incoming Server

pop.oxcs.bluehost.com
Incoming Port | | 993 (IMAP)*​

995 (POP)
Outgoing Server | smtp.oxcs.bluehost.com
Outgoing Port | 587 (SMTP)
Authentication | Password
*We do support POP; we encourage IMAP.

Additional Email Client Resources​

Here are some resources for 3rd Party Mail Client Set-Up:

  • Chasm’s Email Client
  • Telstra Mail Client Setup Tool
  • Apple Mail Setup (MacMail)

Summary​

Successfully setting up OX Mail ensures your email communications are secure, synced, and accessible across your preferred devices. Whether you choose IMAP for multi-device syncing or POP for local management, using the correct POP and IMAP email settings along with Bluehost’s recommended server details guarantees smooth and secure email access.