Enabling Encryption for IONOS Email in Android

In this article, we'll show you how to enable encryption (SSL/TLS) for IONOS email accounts on your Android device.

To enable encryption (SSL/TLS) in the Gmail app, do the following:

• Launch the Gmail app.

• Tap the icon with the three horizontal lines in the upper-left corner.

• Tap Settings.

• Tap on the account you have set up.

• Tap Incoming settings.

• In the Security Type list, select  SSL/TLS.

• Make sure that port 993 is entered in the Port field.

• Tap Done.

• Tap Outgoing settings.

• In the Security type list, select SSL/TLS.

• Make sure that port 465 is set in the Port field.

• Tap Done.

• Launch the Email app.

• Tap on the three dashes in the upper left corner.

• To open the settings, tap the gear in the upper right corner.

• Tap on the account you have set up.

• Scroll down to the Server Settings menu item and tap it.

• Select SSL from the Security type list.

• Make sure that port 993 is entered in the Port field.

• Scroll to the Outgoing Server section.

• In the Security Type list, select SSL.

• Make sure that port 587 is set in the SSL field.

• Tap Sign in.