How To Setup Hostinger Email On Outlook (2026 Guide)
Last Updated 13 September 2026 by Jarvis Silva
Microsoft Outlook is one of the world's most popular business email clients. By connecting your professional Hostinger domain email (like you@yourdomain.com) to Outlook, you can manage all your client correspondence, calendars, and follow-ups in a powerful desktop environment without logging into webmail every day.
In this 2026 walkthrough, we will show you how to configure Hostinger email on Microsoft Outlook using secure IMAP and SMTP protocols.
⚡ Quick Reference: Hostinger Outlook Server Settings
Use these exact server connection settings in Outlook:
| Setting | Incoming (IMAP) | Outgoing (SMTP) |
|---|---|---|
| Server Hostname | imap.hostinger.com | smtp.hostinger.com |
| Port | 993 | 465 |
| Encryption Method | SSL / TLS | SSL / TLS |
| Username | Your full email address (e.g., info@yourdomain.com) | |
| Password | Your Hostinger email account password | |
| Require SPA | No (Keep Unchecked) | |
1. Gather Your Email Settings From Hostinger
- Log in to your Hostinger hPanel account, navigate to the Emails section, and click Manage next to the email account you want to connect.
- In the left sidebar, click on Connect Apps & Devices to review your active server hostnames and port numbers.
Make sure you have your email password ready (the same password you use to access mail.hostinger.com).
2. Add Your Hostinger Email to Microsoft Outlook
Follow these step-by-step instructions using the latest Outlook for Windows or Mac app:
- In Outlook, open Settings > Accounts > Email Accounts and click Add Account. (If this is your first time opening Outlook, the Add Account screen will appear automatically).
- Enter your full Hostinger email address and click Advanced setup (or Let me set up my account manually).
- In the Choose Provider screen, select IMAP.
- Now fill in the IMAP incoming and SMTP outgoing server configuration:
- IMAP Incoming Server:
imap.hostinger.com - Port:
993 - Secure Connection: Select
SSL/TLS - IMAP Password: Your Hostinger email account password
- SMTP Outgoing Server:
smtp.hostinger.com - Port:
465 - Secure Connection: Select
SSL/TLS - SMTP Username: Your full email address
- SMTP Password: Same as your IMAP password
- IMAP Incoming Server:
- Click Continue to sync your IMAP account. Outlook will establish an encrypted connection with Hostinger's mail servers.
- Once connected, Outlook displays a success confirmation! Click Done.
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Troubleshooting Outlook Connection Issues
- Cannot connect to SMTP Server: Verify that Outgoing port is set to
465(SSL/TLS). If your office or ISP blocks port 465, switch to port587with STARTTLS. - Security Certificate Warning: Make sure you are using
imap.hostinger.comandsmtp.hostinger.comas the hostnames, rather than your own domain name (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com), to prevent SSL certificate domain mismatch warnings. - Authentication Failed: Confirm that your username is typed as your full email address (e.g.,
you@yourdomain.com) and verify your password by logging intomail.hostinger.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the incoming and outgoing server settings for Hostinger in Outlook?
Incoming (IMAP): Server 'imap.hostinger.com', Port '993', Encryption 'SSL/TLS'. Outgoing (SMTP): Server 'smtp.hostinger.com', Port '465', Encryption 'SSL/TLS'. Your username is your full email address (e.g. contact@yourdomain.com), and the password is your Hostinger email account password.
Should I select IMAP or POP for Hostinger email on Outlook?
Always choose IMAP. IMAP keeps all your emails, folders, read/unread statuses, and sent messages synchronized across all your devices (Outlook desktop, mobile, and webmail). POP only downloads messages locally.
Should 'Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA)' be checked in Outlook?
No. Leave Secure Password Authentication (SPA) UNCHECKED. Hostinger authenticates using standard SSL/TLS encryption with your normal email username and password.
Why does Outlook fail to connect to the Hostinger SMTP server?
Ensure Outgoing Server (SMTP) port is set to 465 with SSL/TLS selected. If your ISP blocks port 465, switch to port 587 with STARTTLS. Also confirm that 'My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication' is enabled and uses the same credentials as your incoming server.
Can I use Hostinger email on the Outlook mobile app (iOS and Android)?
Yes. Download the Outlook app from the App Store or Google Play, tap Add Account, enter your Hostinger email, select IMAP, and enter imap.hostinger.com (Port 993) and smtp.hostinger.com (Port 465).
Prefer managing your emails inside Gmail? Read our sister guide: How to Setup Hostinger Email on Gmail.
About the author
I am Jarvis Silva, a tech enthusiast. I have 5 years of experience in website hosting and development, Now sharing all my knowledge related to web hosting and other various tech on the internet through Hostwizly.
