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QQ Mail uses an authorization code instead of an app password. Use the authorization code as the client password—it is not your QQ login password.

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Get an authorization code

1

Enable IMAP/SMTP

Sign in to QQ Mail web → Settings → Account. Under POP3/IMAP/SMTP/Exchange/CardDAV/CalDAV Service, enable IMAP/SMTP Service.
2

Generate the authorization code

Complete SMS verification as prompted. The system will provide a 16-character authorization code. Copy and save it immediately.

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IMAP / SMTP server settings

  • Username: Full QQ Mail address (e.g. 123456789@qq.com)
  • Password: Authorization code
Re-enabling IMAP/SMTP or changing security settings may invalidate the authorization code. Regenerate it in the web UI and update your client.

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Frequently asked questions

QQ Mail’s app password — a 16-character code separate from your QQ login. Generated in Mail Settings when you enable IMAP/SMTP. Your QQ login password will not authenticate over IMAP.
QQ Mail web → Settings → Account → scroll to POP3/IMAP/SMTP/Exchange/CardDAV/CalDAV Service → enable IMAP/SMTP Service. SMS verification is required.
Yes — Foxmail is QQ Mail’s enterprise/personal brand variant on the same backend. Use the same imap.qq.com / smtp.qq.com hosts with the Foxmail address as username.