What is the SMTP server for GoDaddy email?

The outgoing (SMTP) server is: smtpout.secureserver.net. Use port 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS). Make sure authentication is turned on.

What ports should I use for GoDaddy IMAP?

Use port 993 with SSL for IMAP. The server name is imap.secureserver.net.

How do I know if my GoDaddy email is configured correctly?

You should be able to send and receive emails without errors. To be sure, test your setup or use a tool like InfraForge to check your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records.

Can I use GoDaddy email with Gmail or Outlook?

Yes! You can add your GoDaddy email to Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, and more. Just use the correct IMAP/SMTP settings during setup.

Why are my GoDaddy emails going to spam?

Usually because your domain is missing email authentication records (SPF, DKIM, or DMARC). Or your content may trigger spam filters. Use InfraForge to scan and fix these issues.

Can I use GoDaddy email with multiple devices at once?

Yes, but use IMAP, not POP3. IMAP keeps your emails synced across all your devices (phone, laptop, tablet, etc.).

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GoDaddy Email Settings: Quick & Easy POP3, IMAP, SMTP Setup (2025)

Manav Singh

June 6, 2025

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5 min read

If you're using GoDaddy to manage your domain and emails, you’ve probably come across terms like POP3, IMAP, and SMTP.

These are the settings that let your email work smoothly across apps like Outlook, Apple Mail, Gmail, or even your phone.

In simple words, GoDaddy email settings are the technical details you need to connect your email account with the tools you use to send and receive emails.

Why These Settings Matter

You might be wondering:

‍"Why do I need to know about POP3, IMAP, or SMTP?"

Because if any of them are wrong, your emails might:

Email does not show up in your inbox
Fail to send properly
End up in the spam folder
Or just stop working altogether

Getting these details right ensures your email is reliable, secure, and works across all your devices.

This isn’t just a list of server names and ports.

In this 2025 guide, I’ll walk you through:

What POP3, IMAP, and SMTP actually mean (in normal language)
The exact GoDaddy email settings you should use
How to set up your email on popular apps like Gmail, Outlook, iPhone, etc.
Fixes for common errors (like email not working or going to spam)
And finally, how to improve your email deliverability using DNS records like SPF, DKIM, and tools like InfraForge

Whether you’re tech-savvy or not, this guide will keep things simple, practical, and easy to follow.

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GoDaddy Email Settings: POP3, IMAP, and SMTP Made Easy

When setting up your GoDaddy email on apps like Outlook, Gmail, or your phone, you need to enter POP3, IMAP, and SMTP settings.

These are just ways your email talks to your app so you can send and receive messages properly.

*This image shows the GoDaddy Email settings*

Here’s what each one means in simple words.

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POP3 – Download Emails to One Device

POP3 downloads all your emails to a single device, like your computer. After downloading, emails are usually removed from GoDaddy’s server.

Emails stay saved only on that device. If you check your email somewhere else, those downloaded messages won’t be there.

Good for checking emails on one device and keeping a local copy of all messages.

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IMAP – Keep Emails Synced on All Devices

IMAP keeps your emails stored on GoDaddy’s server. It shows the same inbox on all your devices, like a phone, tablet, or laptop.

When you read, delete, or move an email on one device, those changes appear everywhere.

Great for checking emails on multiple devices and keeping everything up to date.

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SMTP – Send Emails

SMTP is the way your app sends emails to other people.

It works every time you press “Send.” It doesn’t affect receiving emails, only sending.

You need SMTP settings, no matter what method you use for receiving emails.

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Quick Summary Table

Setting	What It Does	Best For
POP3	Downloads emails to one device	One device email uses the local copy
IMAP	Syncs emails on all devices	Multiple devices with a synced inbox
SMTP	Sends emails	Sending emails from any device

Example

Email on one computer only → POP3
Email on phone and laptop → IMAP
Sending emails → SMTP always

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GoDaddy Email IMAP, POP3, and SMTP Settings [2025 Updated]

To use your GoDaddy email on apps like Outlook, Gmail, or your iPhone/Android, you need to enter some settings.

Here’s everything you need, explained simply.

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Incoming Email Settings

IMAP (Keeps emails synced on all devices)

Server: imap.secureserver.net
Port: 993 (Make sure “SSL” is ON)

POP3 (Downloads emails to one device only)

Server: pop.secureserver.net
Port: 995 (Make sure “SSL” is ON)

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Outgoing Email Settings (Sending Emails)

SMTP

Server: smtpout.secureserver.net
Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS); your app will ask you which one to use

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What Else You Need to Know

Username: Your full GoDaddy email address (like yourname@yourdomain.com)
Password: Your GoDaddy email password
Authentication: This means your app needs your username and password to send and receive emails; it’s required, so keep it ON.
Always turn ON SSL or TLS; this keeps your emails safe and stops errors.

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✅ Just Copy These Settings and Paste Them in Your Email App

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IMAP Incoming Server: imap.secureserver.net

IMAP Port: 993 (SSL ON)

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POP3 Incoming Server: pop.secureserver.net

POP3 Port: 995 (SSL ON)

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SMTP Outgoing Server: smtpout.secureserver.net

SMTP Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS)

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Username: Your full GoDaddy email address

Password: Your GoDaddy email password

Authentication: Yes (required)

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How To Set Up GoDaddy Email in Popular Clients (Step-by-Step)

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Jump to your email app:

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Outlook (Windows + Mac)

Open Outlook and click File > Add Account. If you are new to it, tap profile and add another account.

*This image shows the Connecting GoDaddy email on Outlook*

Choose Manual setup or Advanced options → check Let me set up my account manually.
Select IMAP (recommended for syncing across devices).

*This image shows the Choosing IMP settings on Outlook*

Enter these details:
- Incoming server: imap.secureserver.net
- Port: 993 (SSL on)

Outgoing server: smtpout.secureserver.net
Port: 465 or 587 (SSL/TLS on)

Enter your full GoDaddy email address and password when prompted.
Finish the setup and test sending/receiving emails.

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Apple Mail

Open Apple Mail and go to Mail > Add Account > Other Mail Account.
Enter your name, full GoDaddy email address, and password.
Choose IMAP as account type.
Use these settings:
- Incoming Mail Server: imap.secureserver.net
- Port: 993 (SSL on)
- Outgoing Mail Server: smtpout.secureserver.net
- Port: 465 or 587 (SSL/TLS on)
Click Sign In and complete the setup.

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Gmail (POP/IMAP Fetch)

Log in to your Gmail account on your desktop.
Click the gear icon > See all settings > Accounts and Import tab.
Under Check mail from other accounts, click Add a mail account. Go for other option

This image shows the Setting up GoDaddy settings on Gmail

Enter your full GoDaddy email address and click Next.
Choose Import emails from my other account (POP3) or set up IMAP in your other client (Gmail web supports POP3 only).
Use these POP3 settings for Gmail:
- Incoming Server: pop.secureserver.net
- Port: 995 (SSL on)

*This image shows the Setting GoDaddy POP settings on Gmail*

Enter your password and complete the steps.
To send emails from Gmail using GoDaddy SMTP, go to Send mail as > Add another email address, then enter SMTP settings:
- Outgoing Server: smtpout.secureserver.net
- Port: 465 or 587 (SSL/TLS on)

*This image shows the setting GoDaddy SMTP settings on Gmail*

iPhone / Android Mail App

Open the Mail app and choose Add Account or Add Email.

adding an account on iPhone — *This image shows how to add an account on iPhone*

Select Other or Manual Setup (not Gmail, Yahoo, etc.).
Enter your full GoDaddy email address and password.

Entering GoDaddy credentials on iPhone — *This image shows how to enter GoDaddy credentials on iPhone*

Choose IMAP for account type.
Enter these settings:
- Incoming Server: imap.secureserver.net
- Port: 993 (SSL on)
- Outgoing Server: smtpout.secureserver.net
- Port: 465 or 587 (SSL/TLS on)
Save and test sending and receiving emails.

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Thunderbird & Other Email Clients

Open Thunderbird and go to Account Settings > Account Actions > Add Mail Account.
Enter your name, full GoDaddy email address, and password.
Select Manual Config instead of automatic.
Fill in the details:
- Incoming: imap.secureserver.net, Port 993, SSL/TLS
- Outgoing: smtpout.secureserver.net, Port 465 or 587, SSL/TLS
Save settings and finish setup.

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Checklist: Do You Have the Right Email Infrastructure?

I’ve seen many people get their GoDaddy email settings right but still struggle with emails landing in spam.

That’s because email infrastructure plays a huge role in making sure your messages reach the inbox.

So before you dive deeper, let’s quickly check if your setup is solid.

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✅ Are SPF, DKIM, and DMARC set up on your GoDaddy domain?

These are special records that prove your emails are really from you. Without them, your messages might get flagged as spam.

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✅ Is your SMTP properly authenticated?

This means your outgoing mail server (SMTP) is trusted by email providers.

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✅ Are DNS records correctly configured?

Your domain’s DNS settings guide how emails travel. Mistakes here can cause delivery issues.

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✅ Are your emails passing deliverability checks?

Running these checks helps you spot problems before they affect your outreach.

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Why Good Email Infrastructure Matters?

Even with the right GoDaddy email settings in place, bad infrastructure can stop your emails from getting delivered.

Setting up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC keeps your sender reputation strong and helps your emails safely reach the inbox instead of the spam folder.

Before sending any cold or transactional emails, make sure to check your domain’s SPF, DKIM, and DMARC status using InfraForge Scanner.

It’s a simple step that can save you a lot of trouble down the line.

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Troubleshooting Common GoDaddy Email Setup Errors

I know how frustrating it can be when your email doesn’t work right, even after setting up your GoDaddy email settings carefully.

Don’t worry, these problems are pretty common and usually easy to fix.

Below is a simple table that shows typical issues you might face, what they mean, and quick fixes you can try yourself.

Problem	What It Means	Simple Fix
Emails Not Sending or Receiving	Your email app can’t send or receive messages	Check your server names and ports. Make sure your internet works. Restart your email app.
SMTP Authentication Failed	The outgoing server won’t accept your login	Enter your full GoDaddy email and password correctly. Enable SMTP authentication in settings.
Incoming Mail Server Errors	You can’t receive new emails	Use the right server: imap.secureserver.net for IMAP or pop.secureserver.net for POP3. Use ports 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP3) with SSL.
Emails Going to Spam	Emails land in the spam folder	Set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records properly. Avoid spam-like words in your emails. Use tools like InfraForge Scanner.
Port or SSL Mismatch	Wrong port or security settings cause errors	Use these ports with SSL/TLS: IMAP (993), POP3 (995), SMTP (465 or 587).

Need Help With Deliverability and Setup? Try InfraForge

Still seeing emails hit spam folders? You’re not alone. I get how frustrating that is, especially when you’ve done everything right, and there’s a simple way to fix it.

InfraForge can help you:

*This image shows the Infraforge homepage*

✅ Automatically check SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records on your GoDaddy domain
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✅ Quickly fix SMTP setup problems
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✅ Improve your email deliverability so more messages land in the inbox
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✅ Work smoothly even if your DNS is hosted elsewhere (Cloudflare, AWS, and more)

“Using InfraForge made setting up our email so much easier. Our deliverability improved fast, and we stopped worrying about spam.”

Scan your domain now using InfraForge and make sure your GoDaddy email is secure and reliable.

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Final Thoughts

“Getting your GoDaddy email settings right is easier than it sounds—once you know what to check.”

Just to recap, here are the key things we covered:

✅ Use the right GoDaddy email settings: IMAP for syncing across devices, POP3 if you want local backups, and SMTP for sending.
✅ Double-check your server names, ports, and SSL settings.
✅ Make sure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are set up on your domain; they help keep your emails out of spam.
✅ Test your setup anytime you change devices, apps, or email clients.

It’s also a good idea to check your email setup once in a while, especially if you switch tools or notice something off.

Small issues like a wrong port number or expired password can quietly break your delivery without you realizing it.

And if you're ever unsure, tools like InfraForge are there to guide you through it.

You're now all set to send and receive GoDaddy emails with confidence.